Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #080: TabbedEach week, the Fast Track Tools training company and the Cubicle Ninjas design firm work together to publish a template that makes it easier for you to communicate your ideas. This template will help you communicate three different groups of information. We use folders to organize desk drawers, briefcases and, of course, our computers. Why not use folders in PowerPoint? Read more
Communicate to Win – #002: Become Your Own Success StoryEvery company needs good ideas. Business is changing faster than ever, and without the next new idea, your company will fall behind. Successful leaders know this. Read more
Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #079: Spinning PlatesEach week, the Fast Track Tools training company and the Cubicle Ninjas design firm work together to publish a template that makes it easier for you to communicate your ideas. This week we bring you a great analogy for management. Read more
Communicate to Win – #001: Get on the BandwagonAs I’ve worked with teams and individuals to improve their communication skills over the last two decades, business has become increasingly complex. One thing has stayed consistent: problem solvers are recognized as winners! Read more
Fix the problem or apply a band-aid?When do you just cover up the problem and when do you fix it? Some problems are just too expensive to fix. You won’t get a reasonable ROI in the needed time frame. Every potential solution has to be prioritized. Read more
Title: Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #078: Main Point with Four Sub CategoriesEach week, the Fast Track Tools training company and the Cubicle Ninjas design firm work together to publish a template that makes it easier for you to communicate your ideas. This template will help you organize your key-line message with subcategories. This is a high-impact diagram that bursts from the page and should be used when you want to convey a high-energy message. Read more
Hire an athlete!The age old debate, do we hire a sales person with industry experience or do we just get the best darn sales person we can find? I hear this conversation often. Today I heard the best answer. Read more
Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #077: Main Stressed PointsEach week, the Fast Track Tools training company and the Cubicle Ninjas design firm work together to publish a template that makes it easier for you to communicate your ideas. This template will help you communicate points you want to emphasize. You have three circles to call out the high-level topics. Then, there is text to highlight certain words in orange to ensure they stand out prominently. Read more
Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #076: Streamlined ProcessEach week, the Fast Track Tools training company and the Cubicle Ninjas design firm work together to publish a template that makes it easier for you to communicate your ideas. This week we bring you a template to help you communicate a process or streamlined work flow. Often, you need to help your audience understand why a process is better or more efficient that before. This will get the job done Read more
Bucket lists aren’t just for retirementIn business, we always plan at least a quarter out, and often the strategic plan can extend five to ten years into the future. How about your life plan? What do you personally want to get accomplished in the next decade? Read more