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Recording proper minutes is essential in the executive meeting or board meeting. Know how to listen, what's important, what to write, and what not to write during fast-paced executive-level discussions.

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Did you know that according to Gartner, 78% of people talk about politics at work? Or that 36% of employees avoid talking to or working with a co-worker who may see such things differently?

Typographical errors can wreck your reputation. At a minimum, they signal sloppiness or inattention. Worse, they sow confusion and can even reverse your intended meaning.

Employees believe that they can pull the wool over your eyes with leave of absences and the FMLA. Although some use a leave of absence for legitimate health conditions, others abuse the FMLA and your leave of absence policies and try to get away with leave of absences even though they are not even entitled to the protections of the FMLA or your leave policies.

Poor data visualization leads to overly complicated charts that take too long to understand, stealing valuable time from your audiences. Worse, a careless approach to visualizing data can lead to misinterpretation of the messages you are trying to communicate.

Every business person (owners, managers, consultants, analysts) should "know their numbers," but most do not fully understand what to look for and most importantly how to act based on their financial results.

Employee illness involving COVID-19 is a challenging situation for employers. In addition to state and federal regulations involving employee leave, workplace safety for other employees and visitors must be addressed. Mandatory quarantine for those exposed to the infected employee must also be managed.

Your employee handbook is a critical management tool, setting forth the policies and guidelines that govern employee conduct and compliance with a myriad of complex laws and regulations.

No matter what business you are in, a dashboard is a critical tool in your communication armory and as with any communication tool, presentation is everything. Although there are many tools that can be used to create a dashboard, Excel is commonly used due to its power, flexibility and the fact that most people have it installed on their computer.

The ability to write effectively truly sets you apart and can make you an invaluable team member or leader. Effective writing is more than a tool for business plans, reports and other long-form communications.