This 2 day training presentation will be held on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 December at the Caboolture Enterprise Centre.

There are only 4 places left in this very popular presentation, so please book now to confirm your place - this is the last opportunity to attend this presentation in 2011.

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Amovita is delighted to partner with Enhancing Community Business and its Director, Andrew Williams.

Enhancing Community Business was created by Andrew Williams who has spent over 24 years within the Human Services sector.

He has worked at all 3 levels of government as well as holding executive and general management roles in a large National Not-for-profit agency. Andrew’s particular expertise includes:

Significant experience developing and preparing tenders and submissions.....read more

Along with thousands of other people, Trooper Payne is currently serving his country in Afghanstan. He has been there since May this year. He is a son, a father, a husband, a friend, a cousin and just in case you were wondering why Nicola Payne our Senior Communications & Marketing Consultant shares the same surname, yes, he is her brother (that's him there on the left!)

It is a difficult and challenging time for all those serving and the families here supporting our troops. Facebook has become such an important communication tool to keep in touch.

I was excited (and VERY proud) recently when I received an email from a Townsville journalist letting me know that....read more

We often talk about the power of language, what we say and how we say it. People’s perceptions are very powerful and its important to stop and reflect on the influence or impact we have on others. Very true, very true.

I have a saying in one of our training manuals, that a bunch of letters on their own is just a bunch of letters. A bunch of letters in some assemblance is the power of language. Do we really take the time to think about the assemblance of words we use.

What do we notice our family members saying, our manager, trainer or partner.

I was recently sent the attached You Tube video and it certainly made an impact on me. Video Clip: The Power of Words

What impacted?

Yes you guessed it.....read more

As December is literally JUST around the corner, Amovita would like to share some tips with you this year that you might find helpful (and amusing) before you attend this years work Christmas Party.

These tips will ensure you don't end up looking like the people on our left; and so you don't have to email an apology through to your boss the next day!!!!:

1. Wear something appropriate: Men – if in doubt try overdressed rather than underdressed; make sure you are comfortable, there is a good chance you will eat, drink and dance a lot. Ladies – Check with the organiser, but smart casual is usually best, also wear comfortable shoes for the dance floor. If you are wearing any christmas style outfit, keep it above board.
2. The 3 Rules of Drinking – (1) by all means enjoy a drink or two or two, but remember your own limitations, no one likes being on the receiving end of a colleague who has had one to many; (2) get a taxi, don’t under any circumstances drink and drive, work parties are generally held in accessible locations; and (3) Get a room, sometimes a little bit of alcohol and good food makes your heart throb, if this occurs, just leave the event….you don’t want to start making out in front of your colleagues.
3. Social Ineptitude – meet and mingle! Sometimes the work Christmas party is the only time you will be in the same room as all your colleagues at the one time and it could be the only time you’ll meet your colleague’s partners. You can be guaranteed everyone is probably a little uneasy at meeting each other for the first time, so make others feel comfortable and introduce yourself.
4. DON’T Complain! The Christmas Party is supposed to be a fun occasion where you can celebrate your achievements from the year. It’s not the time to complain about the venue, the food, the IT department, the HR department, your colleagues or your boss. Definately not the boss!!!
5. Finally – HAVE FUN! Christmas parties are just a different forum where staff can build rapport and relationships, so enjoy your event and just between you and I keep an eye out on Facebook over the next few days….just in case….