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This is m-news, M Power's monthly e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading it. M Power is a communication, consulting and training company. m-news includes information about related themes - six quick snippets about business, organisational and individual effectiveness, communication and public relations. Communication empowers. Karen Morath, managing director, M Power
1. Heard it on the grapevine
1. Heard it on the grapevine Forty six per cent of employees say they first hear about major changes at work through the grapevine, while only 17 per cent of employees actually hear about changes this way.* Source – Entrepreneur Magazine, January 2004 Where a communication vacancy exists, people will fill the void with what they’ve heard or deduced. Staff need to be told of changes or organisational news BEFORE other stakeholders. Communication empowers.
2. A quote we like
"You get into a fix; you get yourself out of it. It’s that simple. There is no way to run the sausage machine backward and get pigs out of the other end."
Source – Norman R Augustine
3. Introducing M Power Speaker Ben Price
Ben Price is Australia's best impersonator, with over 10 years of performing over 50 national and international personalities. Apart from regular appearances on Melbourne radio and national television programmes, (you can hear him as Bracksy on Gold FM each morning), Ben has also performed to sellout crowds at Melbourne Comedy Festival events for the past several years. With impersonations in voice, full costume and make-up, Ben has performed tailor made material in some of the worlds premier comedy venues to corporate audiences around the globe. Appearing as anyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Steve Bracks, from John Howard to Dr Evil, or a combination, Ben has the personality for your event! For enquiries about how Ben Price could add value to your next function, please contact Karen Morath at M Power Speakers on 9510 2592. 4. Gratuitous plug for M Power M Power is running the following event. What Women Want – two hours of “me time” - Thursday April 1, 10am-12pmHaving trouble fitting in some “me time”? Spend two hours on April 1 and hear some tips on how to get that balance right. Hear inspirational stories from a range of speakers from all walks of life including Louisa Di Pietro, actress and full-time mum Anita Smith and entertaining all-rounder Jan Clarke. And learn how to get “the look” with our on-the-spot fashion consultant. There are great prizes to be won, a scrumptious morning tea will be provided and each guest will receive a complimentary showbag packed with goodies that all women want. Venue: Carlton Football Club Social Club, Optus Oval in Carlton North. Free parking is available at the entrance of the Social Club or on Royal Parade. Cost: $38.00 (including GST) To book your place, send a cheque before March 26 to: M Power, Level 10, 608 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004. Contact Monique Hodgetts at M Power on 9510 2592 or email monique@mpowercct.com for more information.
5. Asking the big question Former AFL supercoach Tom Hafey, surely Australia’s fittest and most driven ‘senior’ citizen, speaking at the March Moonee Valley City Council business breakfast, said the key to fulfilling your potential is asking yourself everyday ‘Have I done enough today?’ 6. This month's book review A magazine this time. Harvard Business Review or www.hbr.org Somehow this magazine is consistently excellent. It offers progressive articles based on research and experience, unlike the ‘rants’ masquerading as journalism in too many other business publications. Its link to one of the world’s most prestigious universities is palpable but the articles are fresh, readable and thought provoking. I get a sense of being privy to a global perspective but with every opportunity to apply what I am reading to the consulting we do everyday. © M Power 2004 |
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