NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2008
This month . . .
1. THE QUICK GLOBAL QUIZ :
- How many fake one pound coins are estimated to be in circulation in Britain?
- Which country is planning paying its farmers NOT to farm?
- Which country is planning to use mounted police at its most troubled schools?
- Which island has completely eradicated its carbon footprint?
- What is the unemployment rate in the US (as at November 1st)?
More quizzes are available on our website http://www.woetogo.com/quiz.wse.
2. CEOs. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE DOWNRIGHT GREEDY :
How do you feel as you read of all the businesses collapsing around the world when you then hear of the enormous salary packages the CEOs and Directors of these companies are being paid? Read this article and get really angry! . . . click here for the rest of the article.
3. BOOK SPECIALS:
Each year we clear the shelves to make space for the next intake of great business books. The stock we are quitting this year is as follows:
Mum's The Word
A great gift for any woman in your life - whether it's your mum, a sister, a grandmother or a friend. This book is a collection of the most touching stories of motherhood you will ever read. From managing cows to juggling careers - and every hug and tear in between (RRP NZ$30).
The Power of More Than One
A great gift for your team. This is a collaboration of some of the most successful business people in Australasia. Just one idea from this book could make a difference to how your business gears up for whatever 2009 throws at you (RRP NZ$20).
Did I Really Employ You?
This book is about to be updated and there are about 20 copies left of the original. It's written for the interviewer, not the interviewee. Since it.s first publication I have had many, many people contact me to say that as a result of reading the book and using my recruitment strategies they have saved themselves thousands of dollars and months of anguish by NOT recruiting the wrong people (RRP NZ$25).
These books are going out the door at only NZ$10 each (plus P&P) but stocks really are limited SO ACT QUICKLY.
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5. HAVE A LAUGH :
- Can you believe this NZ restaurant advert: WAITRESS needed. Must be 18 years old with 20 years experience!
- Or this sandwich board. MOTHERS - ready to eat - 3 for $5
- The $2 Shop is putting all stock up to $3 plus gst - which equals $3.40. THE $3.40 shop doesn't quite have the same ring.
- Apparently if you want to hide something from a man, the very best place to leave it is on the ironing board! (Just so we don't get accused of being sexist - possibly to hide something from a woman the best place might be with a man's fishing gear)
6. THE LAST WORD :
Yes the economic weather forecast is gloomy, and we can't pretend otherwise, but life goes on, and businesses will too. Some will fold, some will survive and brand new businesses will be created out of the chaos. It's called life - and maybe in this latest cycle we will learn not to get ourselves into the same old mess every 7 - 10 years. We live in hope! In our team we have witnessed the '87 crash and the Asian Crisis - we didn't die and our business became stronger because we had to be creative.
Did you know that the Chinese character for economic crisis is actually two characters - one for crisis and one for opportunity! Tenacity, courage against the odds and constant creativity are required when our backs are against the wall.
I have just read an article about the first ever touring All Black team (1888-89). The tour to Britain lasted 14 months and the team played 107 games. During one game the weather was so cold that they played the 2nd half in great coats and STILL WON! How's that for tenacity, courage and creativity?
Thanks to all the teams we have worked with in 2008 - have a great Christmas and we look forward to sharing more thoughts, tips and laughter with you all in 2009.
7. ANSWERS TO THE QUICK GLOBAL QUIZ :
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30 million
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Australia because of the continued drought
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France
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Samso - a Danish island. They use solar, biomass, wind and woodchip power generators. They use NO oil, petrol or coal
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6.5%. It is 7.1% in Britain and 4.2% in NZ. During The Depression unemployment was 25%
Go well. Have a great month.
Ann, Kristy and Briar
Teams From Woe To Go and The Corporate Tool-boxTM created by
Ann Andrews, Dip Bus (Pmer) CSP, Immediate Past President NSANZ
PO Box 28731 Remuera Auckland NZ
Tel: +64 9 528 0244 Fax: +64 9 528 0544
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