Published documents by Shaun Parker

2008

What is leadership? There has been a lot said about leadership and many inspirational thinkers have tried to define leadership. We are told that whereas management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things. Famous general George S. Patton also made a distinction between leadership and management by saying that a leader should not tell people how to do things but should instead...

What You Can Achieve With Management Development Published on 11/03/2008

The problem with management training is that more often than not it seems to be seen as a threat to the quality of the manager. Tell your manager that he needs to go on a management training course and he or she will probably baulk. It could quite easily be seen as an assault on their levels of competence. It of course may be but management training should not be feared as it will help the...

What's So Great About The USB Turntable? Published on 11/03/2008

The USB turntable is one of the most striking examples of old technology merging seamlessly with new. The USB turntable acts like a traditional turntable in that it allows you to play vinyl records however it also allows, thanks to a USB connection, you to transfer the vinyl music onto MP3 through your computer. Having recently become a proud owner of this type of turntable I can vouch for its...

How To Select A Conference Centre Published on 11/03/2008

Finding a conference for your event is a really enjoyable part of the process. Choosing the right place is a vital aspect of the whole event. Finding the right venue can be the difference between you holding a mediocre event and an event that will live long in the memory of your delegates. Without exception conferences should inform, engage and inspire the delegates that attend them and the...

How To Find Conference Centres Without Any Hassle Published on 11/03/2008

Looking for conference centres can be an extremely exciting process. It is possible to see the event that you have dreamed of holding come together and when you have a venue you can really make a push to make sure that your conference engages and inspires your delegates. So once you have decided on a date and a rough number of delegates that you want to invite then start your search for...

Everything You Should Know About Disabled Lifts Published on 11/03/2008

Disabled lifts are an essential piece of equipment for wheelchair users that need access to floors that are above ground level. Disabled lifts have the ability to revolutionise the lives of disabled people as they offer a new lease of independence to people that are unable to climb stairs. The government have acted quickly to make access to buildings much better for disabled people. Wheelchair...

What You Should Know About Disabled Access Published on 11/03/2008

Having access to buildings and public areas is vitally important for people with disabilities. Not being able to use the bathroom or enter a particular building can be one of the most frustrating aspects of being disabled. It is often very simple to make somewhere accessible for a disabled person and making the small steps toward making it possible is extremely important. Legislation is in...

The Power Of Chocolate Published on 11/03/2008

"If any man has drunk a little too deeply from the cup of physical pleasure; if he has spent too much time at his desk that should have been spent asleep; if his fine spirits have become temporarily dulled; if he finds the air too damp, the minutes too slow, and the atmosphere too heavy to withstand; if he is obsessed by a fixed idea which bars him from any freedom of thought: if he is any of...

How To Make The Most Of Your Solicitors Meeting Published on 10/03/2008

Finding a solicitor can be a daunting process. It can be a particularly difficult process as it is often the case that you find a solicitor for serious matters that you can't deal with on your own. As a result finding a solicitor can be quite a stressful choice. It can be especially stressful because solicitors are generally quite expensive. So unlike other businesses where you can usually...

D.I.S.C.O! Jive At Home With Disco Equipment Published on 10/03/2008

Disco is rooted in the soul music of the 1960s. It is derivative of soul music from Philadelphia and New York that was primarily developed by black musicians. The most notable aspect of the Philly sound is the flamboyant percussion which is an integral part of all disco music. Another defining factor of disco music is the use of modern technological advances and disco music often makes use...