HPI4U 2014 Annual Report
Our 2014 in blogging
Crunchy numbers
- This blog was viewed about 3,300 times in 2014.
- There were 35 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 3 MB.
- That’s about 3 pictures per month.
- The busiest day of the year was November 29th with 54 views.
- The most popular post that day was Preventive Maintenance “PM”.
https://hpi4u.org/2014/annual-report/
Planning Skills and Setting Objectives
Training Type: Front Line Management
Training Objective:
- To learn and practice how to put realistic personal & business goals & objectives.
- To learn and practice how to put practical plans to achieve these objectives.
The Job Winner
Course Overview:
This training course is dedicated to help newly graduates young men to search, find. Apply and win a suitable job that fits with their career objectives.
Measuring Future Performance
An abstract from “Flying Blind” video narrated by Professor Robert S. Kaplan
- How Traditional Measures Mislead
- Summary of Key Concepts
- The Balanced Scorecard
BRAINSTORMING GUIDELINES
Brainstorming is defined as a means to generate as many ideas as possible from a group of people in a short time about:
- The overall nature of a topic.
- The actions to be taken to solve a problem
- Possible causes of certain circumstances.
Preventive Maintenance “PM”
PM DEFINITION
- PM IS A CAREFULLY PLANNED SYSTEMATIC PROGRAM OF INSPECTING, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND SERVICING.
- IT INVOLVES KEEPING ACCURATE RECORDS, SO PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING COSTS CAN BE EVALUATED Read more

Coaching Skills
Course Overview:
Coaching is aimed at improving performance at work. This is done by turning the activities people do into learning situations, in a planned way and under guidance.
Training Course Objectives:
- To be able to define the coach’s role and explains how coaching differs from the other ‘helping skills’ of advising, instructing, counseling and mentoring.
- To know the four key stages to coaching, namely assessing current performance levels, setting outcomes for learning, agreeing tactics/initiating action, and giving feedback.
- Highlight the various skills required for a good coach and the potential pitfalls. Read more

Some Coaching Concepts
The coaching profession has exploded in recent years, diversifying across many different fields and industries. All of these people are dedicated to helping others achieve their goals, improve aspects of themselves or their business, or move forwards from where they are today.
The following are concepts around what coaching is and the powerful results it can influence in the workplace:
- What is coaching?
- How does coaching work?
- About Managing and Coaching!
- Coaching Results
- Selecting a Coach.
Procrastination Time
We all procrastinate at one time or other. We put off doing things we could (and should) do now. Of course, we put off not only decisions but anything that is difficult, annoying, or unpleasantly time-consuming. When we do it only occasionally, procrastination is harmless. But when procrastination becomes a persistent habit, it is a serious threat to our professional and personal success.
CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK
A slovenly desk may be more than just an eyesore — it could lead to poor productivity. A desk stacked with paper causes stress as people are constantly reminded of unfinished work, which leads to low productivity. Desk stress includes silent interruptions that infiltrate the work place. These interruptions are disguised as files, numerous telephone messages, and reminders written on tiny scraps of paper — all strewn on the desk. Read more 


