NEWS & EVENTS

Business:
Marcus Alexander of confidence plus asks, "Are the mixed messages from business in 2008 down to attitude?".  In a time of uncertainty, Marcus suggests that the simplest and most effective action plan is one of "choosing the right attitude". He goes on to recommend four tips to help retain focus:

* Identify and thoroughly understand your real competition
* Understand your company's economy
* Train yourself and your team
* Seek advice about business matters and regulation

See a mind map of his article or click here for the article in full.  If you are a MindManager user click here to download the map.

Sponsorship:
Sponsorship of Henley Hawks Rugby Club - Elstar Professional Facilitation is pleased to sponsor the Hawks.  Based at Dry Leas, Henley Rugby Club is the leading rugby club based in the Thames Valley (London Irish play their matches at the Madjeski Stadium but their headquarters are still at Sunbury, Middlesex where all their junior teams are based), playing in English National Division 2 which places them amongst the top 42 clubs in England. Visit Henley Hawks website.

Business:
Elstar Professional Facilitation is now a member of the Quality Directory.  Centred in the Berkshire and Oxfordshire areas, the directory has a firm policy to independently vet businesses to ensure they offer a quality service, value for money and peace of mind for you.  See a typical entry - Reading, Berkshire - here.

Conference:
Steve Rothwell, a certified professional facilitator with the International Association of Facilitators (IAF), attended the IAF European Festival of Facilitation in Edinburgh.  

Over 200 members attended the 3 day festival which included renowned guest speakers Toke Paludan Moeller (co-founder and CEO of InterChange, a Training and Consulting company; former Chairman of the Board of the Danish Entrepreneurs Association; a professional conference organiser (PCO)) and Sandra Janoff (co-founder of Future Search).

Press Report:
Steve Rothwell, principal facilitator and director, spoke to the Business Editor of the Reading Chronicle........  More

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