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Month: August 2012

Delegation

The subject of the Diplocalendar 2012 for the month of August is Delegation.
Do you really need to do everything yourself? This question must be asked time and time again to allow the best use of what you have to offer and to reduce stress. When you fail to ask this question, the result is always multitasking. “Anyone can delegate stuff they don’t like doing. What’s hard is delegating things you like doing” Robert Laing

More inspiring subjects on Diplocalendar 2012 that explores in both a serious and lighthearted way, some elements of interpersonal relationships and management that can help in daily activities.

How Good is Your Delegation?

Effective delegation is an essential managerial skill and probably one of the most difficult to implement effectively.

The site Mindtools has elaborated a test to measure “How Well Do You Delegate?” and discover Ways to Achieve More. Take this short quiz to explore how well you currently delegate. Your answers will show you if you need to improve. If you do, we’ll direct you to some great resources that will help you.

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E-Diplomacy: the twit map by AFP

The website “E-Diplomacy Hub”, developed by the agency AFP, provides the full map of twitter interactions between the most influential diplomatic actors, think tanks and NGOs. The homepage features charts and graphics of the most followed heads of government and of State Embassies and Foreign Ministries on Twitter. Moreover, you can easily check the most debated hashtags on twitter dealing with International Affairs.

Visit E-Diplomacy Hub at:

http://ediplomacy.afp.com/