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The Problem With Annual Budgets

In this 2-minute video, Mira Gvozdenovic (formerly of Coloplast) explains the issues with the traditional yearly budgeting model – and why Coloplast changed to a high-level rolling forecast instead.

Initially, Happy were engaged for the purpose of creating materials for a straightforward IT training and culture change project. After the initial scoping exercise, Happy redesigned pre-existing, standard content to help staff at Teenage Cancer Trust use the new and improved technology available to improve their working lives.

Pfizer chose Happy to develop and deliver training to support the roll-out of a Siebel-based CRM system to 13,000 salespeople across 22 countries. The core of the approach was to understand the needs of the sales staff and focusing the training on improving the way they worked.

Case Study: Waltham Forest Council (London Borough of Waltham Forest)

Alesia Carrington from the London Borough of Waltham Forest took part in our Apprenticeship Level 5, which is an 18-month long course, developing her personal development and leadership skills, and helping her gain confidence in her role. During this time, she worked on developing her delegation and conflict resolution skills, primarily looking at how these would help not only her, but her whole team.

Excel Tips: Using Charts and Sparklines

Learn how to quickly analyse your data in Excel using charts and Sparklines in this two-minute video – now with subtitles! Sparklines are small charts in a single cell – perfect if you are short on space but want a quick view of what’s going on with your data. With Excel you can also create full-size charts with just a few clicks. Find out how in this week’s video.

Set Regular Goals, Not New Year's Resolutions

We often put a lot of pressure on the new year, setting New Year’s Resolutions to force ourselves to achieve more or change our behaviour. But can you even remember what Resolutions you set for yourself last year?

Why You Should Give Staff Freedom Within Clear Guidelines

Henry Stewart speaks to the Eth Word about management and creating freedom within clear guidelines for staff. "Most people don't want complete freedom," argues Henry. "If you ask them, 90% or more say 'we don't want to be told what to do... we want some guidelines, and then the freedom to operate within those.' And that's what we work hard to create, so that people feel... in control of their job. They can do stuff and know what the boundaries are."

Save 15% With Our Project Management Bundle

Managing a project effectively can be a real headache. As well as keeping track of various tasks, priorities, teams, and deadlines, you have to ensure your project is delivered on-time and on-budget too.

Recruit for Attitude, Train for Skill in Practice

One of Happy’s key principles is “Recruit for Attitude, Train for Skill” – but what does this mean in practice?

6 Things to Remember to Create Great PowerPoint Slides

I’m sure you’ve all been there – at a conference or on a course, only to spend hours staring at PowerPoint slides that are full of text and bullet points. “Why did they bother presenting?” you think. “They could have just sent the slides round and saved us all the trouble.”