Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #056: Fog

Each 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 illustrate the need for a shared vision. Read more

Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #054: Swiss Army

Each 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 metaphor for the many utilities of a team or product. Read more

Making business planning as much fun as summer vacation

For the past few weeks I have been planning our summer vacation. I somehow, against her better judgment, convinced my wife to join me (with our two dogs) for a month-long RV trip throughout the western U.S. The planning process shed some new light on how to approach business planning with the same vigor and excitement. Read more

Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #053: Addressing Naysayers

Each 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 slide to calm the doubters in your audience. Read more

Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #052: Planning to Execution

Each 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 fun diagram for a work plan. Read more

Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #051: Considerations

Each 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 slide organized around four different considerations or factors. Read more

Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #050: Comments

Each 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 format for presenting quotes on a topic. Read more

Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #049: Three Part Diagram

Each 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 diagram presenting the three parts of a concept. Read more

Free PowerPoint-Tastic Templates – #048: Discussion

Each 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 slide to start a discussion. Read more

How to succeed in a new job or project – go to your “mountain spot”

When starting a new job, I have coached many people on the value of those first 100 days. It’s the time to be the new guy. Enjoy learning and building new relationships. No one can mandate trust; you have that grace period to build trust with your colleagues. Read more