If you use the SDI in your organisation, you will be interested to learn how I have extended its value into 5 more areas
Read MoreIf your family has a business or a favourite social enterprise and if your family has been associated with it for several generations, you will understand the call of duty you feel when asked to help. This is my experience.
Read MoreSucceed in China starting in Hong Kong. This presentation gives you some tips on what you need to know and how how to do that. Before we talk about the how, I think it's useful to talk about why Hong Kong. Having lived here many years, I give some thoughts on work i've done with the Hong Kong Development Council, work I've done with Invest Hong Kong, and why my clients do business here as a start for moving into China and the rest of Asia.
Read MoreA group of very dynamic Russian tech entrepreneurs sought my advice after hearing me speak to an exclusive breakfast meeting of HNW venture capitalists. This interview and the requested lecture, shown separately, were recorded in Hong Kong, edited in Russia and will appear as part of their planned HK Business School launching post Covid’19
Read MoreIn these short stories Peter Nixon reminds us to reflect on how we treat people because when things don’t go as expected these people can teach us important things about ourselves
Read MoreWhen we are stressed we tend to want to simplify things. Some cultures have a preference for doing this too. Avoid forcing people into yes or no, black or white, with us or against us situations. They lead to conflict, shut down dialogue, make optimal outcomes elusive. Instead engage stakeholders in dialogue and recognize the solution will be found amidst the 50 shades of grey, somewhere between white and black.
Read MoreJules Hannaford creates a great dialogue touching on the following topics of interest to our blog followers:
0;00 my background
02;50 career change
06;50 negotiation experiences
10;40 world travels
12;26 leadership
13;50 dialogue gap
17;40 need for dialogue
21;50 tactics
26;00 optimal outcomes
31;20 compassion
35;30 engage to dialogue
40;30 moving online
43;25 talent management today
47;50 culture
53;20 diversity, inclusion, suspending
1;00;00 what is dialogue
1;03;00 my newest book and how to get published
Let me know what you think - thanks for listening
Read MoreIn this true life story and sequel to the story of suitcase 1, Peter Nixon shares practical tried and true remedies to de-escalate stress in yourself and others.
Pick a remedy, try it for a week, then try another. You will be glad you did and so will the people you live with or work with.
Read MoreIn this true life story Peter Nixon reminds us we react naturally to stress and conflict and unless we focus on learning how to better react in such situations we limit our effectiveness at work, at home and in society.
Being good at managing stress and conflict is especially important in the current pandemic where everyone in the world is operating in higher levels of stress. Added to the coronavirus is the global recession and street protests for #BLM, #democracy, #savetheplanet etc. Any wonder we are facing so many problems?
Read MoreLeaders and negotiators need to motivate and influence others. Knowing about motives and behaviours (strengths) and how these change when things are going well or going wrong, is amongst the most valuable skills you will ever acquire. Relationship Intelligence (RQ) helps you succeed at home, at work and in your community. Results through relationships because the solution is in the dialogue and knowing what to say and how to say it makes all the difference in the world
Read MoreThe pandemic has hurt your business and you need to renegotiate your rent. This article will teach you how to prepare for these important negotiations. If you want something more specific, contact us at www.PotentialDialogue.com
Read MoreThis short video gives you and overview of the 5 streams and choice of 30 modules that make up the basis of our online training and advisory services for change leaders grappling with the challenges of today’s pandemic created recession.
Read MoreBe prepared for your next Zoom meeting - whether you are the meeting organiser or a participant, there are things you need to do to ensure you have a productive meeting. Be Prepared. Learn from others experience.
Read MoreWhat can China and Hong Kong learn from the experience of Quebec in Canada? The solution is in the dialogue.
Read MoreThis terrible pandemic has reminded us of one thing: “If someone is sick somewhere, everyone is sick everywhere”. We need to look after our post-pandemic world better than we ever did before. We live in a global village and need to care for each other globally.
Read MoreAdvice from a seasoned entrepreneur on handling the panic, worry and loss of income caused by the coronavirus pandemic
Read MoreSummary of my recent talks and workshops before the corona virus shutdown of the Hong Kong economy including my talks and workshops either postponed or cancelled due to the virus.
Read MoreWe are facing an unprecedented healthcare crisis caused by our inability or unwillingness to dialogue just at the time dialogue is needed more than ever before to solve the crises we face at home, at work and in society. Dialogue gap is leading to a global healthcare crisis at the personal, family, community, work and global levels. To combat this situation leaders must improve their skill and willingness to dialogue in the face of unprecedented change. The solution is in the dialogue. Will you step up to the challenge?
Read MoreLearn about leadership, motivation, negotiation, dialogue, conflict resolution, teamwork, presentation skills and more. Exercises and role-plays are tailored to participants’ live situations.
Read MoreInternational dialogues at HKU, the HK Convention Centre, and groups in Hong Kong and Singapore are all clear on what is wrong with Hong Kong, and what needs to be done to fix the problems. Beijing appears to be preventing Hong Kong from managing its unique jurisdiction the way it should be. The solution is in the dialogue. It is time for the CCP to shed it’s outdated 1950’s authoritarian mindset and grow up.
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