Message for troubled timesManagers face the task of communicating some difficult decisions to an apprehensive workforce as the slowdown bitesGive me your attentionEveryone is wrestling with the problem of winning mindshare to support the growth of market share, writes Stefan Stern
Pfizer chief's cureIn spite of restructuring, Jeff Kindler, boss of the world's largest pharmaceuticals company, does not rule out future acquisitionsThe value of office gossipThe rumour mill does not have to be a destructive. Constructively harnessed, it can help manage worker expectations and even act as method of testing out new ideasGrim Reaper stalks corporate corridorsEntrepreneurs take more career risks than most, so it might be expected that the incidence of suicide would be higher than average, writes Luke Johnson
Turbulent times ? patent opportunitiesOcean Tomo's success highlights the complex market for innovation functioning under the constraints of the credit crisis Prisons specialist steps out A software provider to the Belfast security industry has been unlocking its potential after years of shunning publicity India has drama in store
Shoppers in the subcontinent favour the colour and theatre of the bazaar over more minimalist western store designs, writes Amy YeeWave goodbye to complacencyIt is not too late to learn important lessons from 2008. Here are five thoughts to bear in mind in 2009, writes Stefan Stern
Departing words of wisdomThe ideal farewell speech should be a subtle balance of humour, memories, reassurance and gratitudeSalvation from innovationThe septuagenarian president of Casio says that a surge in new products will see the company through any recessionPrivate equity must prove its valueUnless things are done differently, the backers will disappear, the money will dry up and credibility for the profession will be destroyed, writes Luke Johnson
Carmakers set out to regain reputation After a beating on Capitol Hill, the US manufacturers want to prove critics wrong about their cars When managers say suit yourselfSome companies are profiting by allowing teams to formulate their own flexible and efficient working arrangementsThe secret to survival in 2009The seemingly dreary business of car hire holds valuable lessons on customer service, writes Stefan Stern
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Now think of the follow, really imagine the scenarios you read about:
Bear>photograph
A bear is in his cave which is furnished with old ladies chintzy furniture. On the bookcase is a photograph of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears.
photograph>bottle of water
You notice that Goldilocks is holding a bottle of Evian in the photo which you suspect is secret laced with gin, (she's never been the same since the ASBO)
Bottle of water>hairbrush
There's been a water shortage and you've got to wash your hair over the bath with bottle water. Only problem is that is makes you hair get very knotty and the hairbrush keeps getting stuck.
Hairbrush>rubbish bin
Oh dear, your hair had got so stuck in your matted mane, that you've had to throw the hairbrush, with hair attached in the rubbish bin. it's sticking out the top of the bin like a dead guinea pig.
Rubbish bin>bed
You come home from work to discover someone has emptied the contents of your rubbish bin in your bed. Very smelly, and lots of damp patches all over you duvet.
Bed>alien
You go to the cupboard to get clean sheets (after removing the contents of the bin) and discover on your return a six foot green alien in your bed.
Alien>shoes
After you have shoed the alien out of the front door, he knocks again to say he has forgotten his shoes. Indeed he has got bare green feet with 8 toes.
Shoes>window
You go back into your room to discover the aliens silver shoes hanging out the window, with fumes coming out of them. They really stink.
Window>mirror
You watch the alien fly off. You're not sure if he's waving through the spaceship as it has mirrored windows and you can only see your reflection.
Mirror>belt
You notice in your reflection that your belt has broken, the leather has snapped because you've got so fat.
Belt>candle
Using melted candle wax, you attempt to rejoin the two halves of the leather belt.
Candle>rug
Oops, you've dripped wax on the rug. You try to pick it off.
Rug>remote control
Whilst picking the wax off the rug, you lean on the remote control which causes the rug to lift off the ground, ooh, a magic carpet!
Remote control>vitamins
You float your carpet towards the tv by using the buttons on your remote control. When you switch the TV on, you catch the end of an advert which is advertising the magic remote control. You can make anything move my pointing the remote at it, and the lady on the tv is laying in bed, pointing the remote at a bottle of vitamins so that it unscrews the lid and tips them into her mouth.
Ok, the first one was bear, so turn away from the list and note how easily you recall the list.
When you have recalled the list, realise how you did it. You made pictures, didn't you? Don't try telling me that you can't visualize.
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