Articles

Win customers for life

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times February 20, 2013

Deliver total service satisfaction with three strategies

Article by:
Ken Wong, 27 FEBRUARY 2013

Stand up for your rights

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times February 19, 2013

Being more assertive at work involves effective communication

Article by:
Pamela Wigglesworth, 26 FEBRUARY 2013

Clinch the sale

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times February 15, 2013

Beat emotional resistance from customers by managing your own responses first

Article by:
Shane Warren, 22 FEBRUARY 2013

Make the news work for you

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times February 14, 2013

Preparation is vital in handling a media interview effectively

Article by:
Khaled Talib, 22 FEBRUARY 2013

Different cultures, different styles

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times January 5, 2013

Be aware of the “cultural minefield” that may exist within a large organisation to avoid explosive situations

Article by:
Chris Fenney, 29 JANUARY 2013

Get straight to the point

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - January 18, 2013

When you telephone a prospect, be prepared with a script that helps you meet your call objective

Article by:
Tom Abbott, 25 JANUARY 2013

Engage Social Media

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - January 17, 2013

8 steps to build integrated marketing strategies to influence consumers

Article by:
Steve Wee, 24 JANUARY 2013

Improve your memory

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - November 16, 2012

Better recall will make you a highly effective individual and an asset to your organisation

Article by:
Daniel Theyagu, 26 NOVEMBER 2012

Map your mind

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - November 15, 2012

Structure your thoughts so you can turn them into winning ideas

Article by:
Eric Cheong, 23 NOVEMBER 2012

Get over the speed bumps

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - November 14, 2012

Learning to read faster is easier than you think

Article by:
Henry Toi, 21 NOVEMBER 2012

Focus on your people

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - November 9, 2012

Treat employees the way you treat customers and watch your business grow

Article by:
Sam B Roberts, 19 NOVEMBER 2012

Talk your way to better sales

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 30, 2012

Master the art of engaging your customers and improve your bottom line

Article by:
Daniel Teu, 5 NOVEMBER 2012

Tell a good story

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 29, 2012

Sharing your own experience is a tool for transformational sales leadership

Article by:
Julian Cheong, 5 NOVEMBER 2012

Nurture your people

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 25, 2012

Developing a talent management strategy will help you meet future business challenges

Article by:
Louie Tai, 5 NOVEMBER 2012

Think out of the frame

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 24, 2012

Look at things from different angles to generate new ideas

Article by:
John Teo, 5 NOVEMBER 2012

Things will get better

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 15, 2012

In uncertain times, leaders have to remain calm and exude optimism for the future

Article by:
Sattar Bawany, 23 OCTOBER 2012

Small wonders

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 12, 2012

Guerrilla marketing tactics can help your business create different touch points for customers

Article by:
Henry Toi, 22 OCTOBER 2012

The art of service recovery

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 11, 2012

Addressing problems early and crafting solutions that work will keep customers happy

Article by:
Santhanaram Jayaram, 16 OCTOBER 2012

Straight to the point

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 10, 2012

Create compelling telephone scripts when you call up potential customers

Article by:
Tom Abbott, 16 OCTOBER 2012

Connect with the right people

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 8, 2012

Social networking sites for business professionals are useful resources for effective marketing

Article by:
Pamela Wigglesworth, 16 OCTOBER 2012

Speak global English

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 24, 2012

To succeed in global business, our idea of 'proper' English needs to change

Article by:
Heather Hansen, 1 OCTOBER 2012

The power of influence

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 17, 2012

Practise the five values that can earn you the support and trust of your people

Article by:
Karen Leong, 19 SEPTEMBER 2012

Touching hearts and minds

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 14, 2012

To raise productivity, leaders must be hard on problems and soft on people

Article by:
Maler Vilee, 18 SEPTEMBER 2012

Managing change

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 13, 2012

Learn how respected leaders embrace uncertainties and rise up to challenges

Article by:
Tim Wade, 17 SEPTEMBER 2012

Stay on top of things

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 12, 2012

Practise three strategies to lead your team successfully 365 days

Article by:
Ken Wong, 17 SEPTEMBER 2012

Take the road less travelled

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 11, 2012

Don't let fear of failure stand in the way of articulating your vision

Article by:
Dr Darren Chua, 17 SEPTEMBER 2012

Know the people you lead

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 10, 2012

Learn how to motivate and lead the different types of personalities in your team

Article by:
Colin Yeow, 17 SEPTEMBER 2012

Push the right buttons

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 7, 2012

The secret to writing persuasively is focusing on what is most important to your customers

Article by:
Tylus Lim, 14 SEPTEMBER 2012

Profit from ties

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 6, 2012

Relationships can make the difference between success and failure in business

Article by:
Neils Kemps Rasmussen, 13 SEPTEMBER 2012

Win your customers' trust

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 5, 2012

Understanding what people want and helping them to get it will boost your bottom line

Article by:
Laurenz Koehler, 13 SEPTEMBER 2012

Connect with your buyer's mind

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 5, 2012

With customers getting more product-savvy, sales professionals must use a new approach to earn trust

Article by:
Julian Cheong, 13 SEPTEMBER 2012

Negotiate with an open mind

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - September 3, 2012

Being cooperative and listening to others have a win-win outcome

Article by:
Felix Tan, 13 SEPTEMBER 2012

Look beyond the figures

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - August 31, 2012

The visionary sales leader helps people to see opportunities instead of obstacles

Article by:
Kevin Ryan, 10 SEPTEMBER 2012

Motivate your employees

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - August 30, 2012

To coach effectively, managers need to understand human behaviour and use positive communication techniques.

Article by:
Jensen Siaw, 07 SEPTEMBER 2012

Adapt and thrive

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - August 17, 2012

Organisations need transformational leadership to succeed in a volatile, competitive environment

Article by:
Chris Fenney, 28 AUGUST 2012

Make an impression

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - August 16, 2012

Get the elements of your presentation right and win over your audience

Article by:
David Goldwich, 28 AUGUST 2012

Don't fake it

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - August 15, 2012

You can learn from great leaders but you still have to create your own unique style

Article by:
Neils Kemp Rasmussen, 27 AUGUST 2012

First among equals

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - August 14, 2012

As a consultative leader, you can guide and mentor your people so that they work with you rather than for you

Article by:
Daniel Theyagu, 27 AUGUST 2012

Provide better service

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - August 13, 2012

Focus on the customer's experience to detect and fill gaps in performance

Article by:
Santhanaram Jayaram, 24 AUGUST 2012

Be a giver with a difference

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - August 10, 2012

Unlock your charisma through generosity

Article by:
Eric Feng, 23 AUGUST 2012

Give and Take

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - July 19, 2012

Master the art of negotiation by learning to ask for concessions

Article by:
David Lim, 30 JULY 2012

Speak to be Understood

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - July 24, 2012

Cut down on usage of meaningless clichés to improve global communication

Article by:
Heather Hensen, 30 JULY 2012

Get your Clients to say Yes

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - July 23, 2012

Make an offer that they can't refuse

Article by:
Tom Abbott, 30 JULY 2012

How to make people like you

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - July 20, 2012

Use these three steps to boost your likeability factor

Article by:
Karen Leong, 30 JULY 2012

Share your expertise online

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - July 18, 2012

Be savvy in using social media to promote your goods and services

Article by:
Andrew Chow, 25 JULY 2012

Think your way to success

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - July 17, 2012

Use Sun Tzu's Art of War to guide your critical thinking process

Article by:
Daniel Theyagu, 24 JULY 2012

Building bridges

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - May 21, 2012

Enhance team performance by getting employees to work together

Article by:
KEN WONG, 31 MAY 2012

Think sharper with visuals

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - May 22, 2012

The ability to find creative associations is a great asset

Article by:
THUM CHENG CHEONG, 31 MAY 2012

When things go wrong

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - June 14, 2012

Make sure you have an effective service recovery plan to win back your customers

Article by:
LOUIE TAI, 12 JUNE 2012

Expand your network

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - June 14, 2012

More human resource professionals are using social media as a recruitment channel

Article by:
ANDREW CHOW, 18 JUNE 2012

Use the right tools

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - June 15, 2012

Changing the way you work can increase your productivity

Article by:
THUM CHENG CHEONG, 25 JUNE 2012

Timing is everything

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - June 16, 2012

Whether it is asking for a raise or landing a big business deal, it's when you do it that determines your success

Article by:
KEVIN RYAN, 19 JUNE 2012

The 4Ds of innovation

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - June 18, 2012

Improving on work processes raises your productivity

Article by:
HENRY TOI, 25 JUNE 2012

Diagnose first, prescribe later

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - October 8, 2011

Before you try to sell anything to your customer, find out first what he needs

Article by:
TOM ABBOTT, 25 MAY 2012

Coaching for success

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - May 4, 2012

Help your sales staff to maximise their potential personally and professionally

Article by:
TOM ABBOTT, 11 MAY 2012

Stay on top of your game

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - April 17, 2012

Outshine your competition and be a sales and service champion

Article by:
ROB SALISBURY, 24 & 25 APRIL 2012

Working with Gen Y

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - April 13, 2012

At their best, these younger hires can be champions of a highly dynamic workforce

Article by:
MALER VILEE, 20 APRIL 2012

Stand out from the crowd

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - April 12, 2012

Marketing your uniqueness can transform your career

Article by:
ROB SALISBURY, 19 APRIL 2012

Reach out with videos

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - April 10, 2012

Achieve your business targets via content marketing online and on screen

Article by:
MARK LAUDI, 19 APRIL 2012

3Ms of marketing

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - April 11, 2012

Use them to effectively sell your message, even on a small budget

Article by:
HENRY TOI, 19 APRIL 2012

Do it the DICE way

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - March 8, 2012

Leveraging on cultural strengths gives Asians the edge in leadership

Article by:
DANIEL THEYAGU, 19 APRIL 2012

Learn well, earn well

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - April 24, 2012

This two-part article offers valuable tips and sales insights to boost your income

Article by:
ROB SALISBURY, 16 APRIL 2012

In tune with emotions

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - March 8, 2012

Leveraging on cultural strengths gives Asians the edge in leadership

Article by:
Maler Valee 8 March Seminar

What women want

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - March 7, 2012

Female leaders tend to prefer leadership styles that build communities and encourage cooperation

Article by:
Karen Nicholson 8 March Seminar

Lessons of a salesman

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - March 5, 2012

Discover why some leaders are greater than others

Article by:
Pat Sheehan 8 March Seminar

Seek to inspire

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - March 6, 2012

Arthur Miller's play teaches companies to value their employees

Article by:
Paul Dunn 8 March Seminar

Motivate your people

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - March 3, 2012

Lead more effectively through persuading, influencing and empowering your staff

Article by:
Chris Fenney 9 March Workshop

Get the right strategy

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - March 2, 2012

Implement change management successfully with these tips

Article by:
Solomon Salvis 7 March Workshop

Train you brain

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - February 17, 2012

Remove mental blocks that keep you from communicating tactfully

Article by:
Nick French 24 Feb Seminar

Find the answers

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - February 16, 2012

Follow these tips so that you are never at a loss to handle even the toughest questions

Article by:
Sarah Schubert 24 Feb Seminar

The secret of success

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - February 15, 2012

It is the way you treat people

Article by:
Shirley Taylor 24 Feb Seminar

Success speaks for itself

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - February 14, 2012

Make a positive impact when you communicate

Article by:
Sarah Schubert 22 Feb Workshop

Seize the day

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - February 13, 2012

Manage your time wisely with these tools

Article by:
Maria Kassova 23 Feb Workshop

The need for speed

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - February 10, 2012

Reading faster can make you more productive

Article by:
Henry Toi 20 Feb Workshop

Get ahead

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - February 6, 2012

Guerrilla marketing helps businesses gain an edge over competitors

Article by:
Thum Cheng Cheong 14 Feb Workshop

Be a visionary

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - December 6, 2011

Inspire people with the power of your imagination

Article by:
Kevin Ryan 9 Dec Workshop

The power of influence

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - December 2, 2011

Use these tools to get others to do what you want

Article by:
Kevin Ryan 8 Dec Workshop

Create a top-notch workforce

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - November 29, 2011

Cultivate a high-performing team with the right organisational culture

Article by:
Pat Sheehan 2 Dec Seminar

Be a leader in your career

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - November 25, 2011

To stay on top of your profession, set up a plan with these five strategies

Article by:
Chan Ngee Key 2 Dec Seminar

Managers should also be coaches

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - November 24, 2011

Train your workforce to achieve their goals

Article by:
Eric Tan 2 Dec Seminar

Put your plan into action

The Straits Times - March 26, 2012

Those hooked on social media should also note that recruiters scan sites

Article by:
Richard Coles 28 Nov Workshop

Building team spirit

CATS Recruit in The Straits Times - November 16, 2011

Motivating your team members can reduce conflict and improve productivity

Article by:
Chris Fenney 21 Nov Workshop