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10 STEPS TO MAKING YOUR STAFF MEETINGS FUN AND PRODUCTIVE

Many studies have shown that according to people who attend meetings, the majority of meetings are considered to be a waste of time. This view is even more prevalent when regular staff meetings or review meetings are considered. However with some thought, and use of the techniques below, you can hold effective meetings that will meet your business objectives as well as energize and strengthen your team.Use the top ten below to make your meetings more effective for everyone, while still having fun.?1. Define the purpose of your meeting. Take a step back and think about why you need to have the meeting. A clear definition of purpose will lead you to a clear structure for the meeting.?? Some common purposes are; communication of information, problem solving, decision making, strengthening relationships, building alignment, and sharing of best practice.?? Make sure that all participants understand and buy-in to the purpose of .. more»

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DUBAI TOURISM AND TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE

The recognition of Dubai as a tourist destination is a recent phenomenon and has left the whole world in a bit of shock. Most tourist hotspots spend decades trying to build infrastructure and reputation to attract people from the world over. Dubai tourism has exploded within a short span of time thanks to some very intelligent efforts by its government.Initially, Dubai attracted the maximum visitors during its annual Shopping Festival. However, that was more of a shopping visitor than a tourist who had come to see the sights and have a nice time. This new reason for Dubai travel was brought about by the Sheikh of Dubai who, with commendable foresight, saw the eventually the oil resources of Dubai would run out and it would need some other form of trade to support its economy. Thus began the plans to convert Dubai into a luxurious holiday and vacation spot as .. more»
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BOOK REVIEW – "RICK STEVES’ ISTANBUL"

On my recent trip to Istanbul this past September I was looking for a guidebook that would offer me a fair amount of history and allow me to skip guided tours and save me money. Knowing Rick Steves mostly by his Rick Steves' Europe television series, I decided to purchase his guidebook and take it with me, along with Turkey (Eyewitness Travel Guides).All in all, this is one of the better guide books I've purchased over the years. Rick Steves' Istanbul fits nicely into a purse or backpack and offers a good crash course in the history of each area and major historical site in the city. He also offers up information on good local restaurants, how to use the public transportation, and what sites are really worth seeing.Detailed maps for each area of the city accompany the walking tours, as well as larger maps showing main streets, the light .. more»
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NIGERIAN AIRLINES – BEST TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

Nigerian Airlines is a complete travel website dedicated to provide the best travel solutions. And when we say complete, we mean every bit of it! Our bucket of services start with finding you the best flight deals which could be either national or international and end with our airport pick services. We have tie ups with the best of Nigerian airlines, which include Ghana airlines, Nigeria airline, Bellview Airline, Aero Contractors, Chanchangi Airlines and Virgin Nigeria Airline. Read on to find out about these airlines.AeroContractors has been the most principal and most visibly decipherable name in the aviation industry of Nigeria since 1959. Currently, Aero Contractors offers an absolute series of aviation services.Operating on the 3S principal of Safety, Schedule and Service, Bellview Airlines is the next upcoming thing in the aviation industry. Bellview Nigeria is committed to the cause of providing safe and efficient passenger airlines services, which makes .. more»
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