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Coaching and mentoring your apprentice

We know that when apprentices are engaged and challenged their supervisors use a communication style which is about asking them how they would approach something rather than telling them why they should do it a certain way.  Where do you … Continue reading

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Getting to know your apprentice

Engaging your apprentice and building an effective working relationship starts with simply getting to know them.

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Breaking generational stereotypes

Each generation whether it be millennials (or Gen Y), Gen X or Baby Boomers have a set of stereotypes that characterise their generation. To have an efficient and effective workplace it’s important to be aware of these stereotypes. Continue reading

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Managing your own stress

You have a number of apprentices working for you and while some are doing well, others are challenging. In addition to managing your apprentices, you’ve got your own work to do, a business to run and family to feed, all … Continue reading

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Inducting your apprentice

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You know you need an apprentice. You know what they have to do. But how will they learn what they need to know? Employing an apprentice requires structure, planning and organisation, especially if you expect them to hit the ground … Continue reading

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Generation what?

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You can’t make it to a friend’s BBQ. Do you a) call them b) text them or c) Facebook them. Chances are that if you answered C, you’re probably Generation Y. If don’t even know how to use C, you’re … Continue reading

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