Hello and welcome to the  July/August 04 edition of the 
"Professional Edge"
proudly brought to you by aCE POLSON
The Professional Edge is aCE POLSON' means of communicating with  you on a  quarterly basis.  It provides an update of quarterly activities, informative reading and p rofessional development opportunities to enable you to expand your Consulting horizons.  COMMENTS FROM THE MD s DESK...

It's hard to believe we are over halfway through 2004!!!  I'm pleased to report that a healthy activity level continues from clients looking to partner with consulting resources to achieve their 'people' agenda.  Activity has been varied and has included clients looking for consultants with expertise in change management, project management, facilitation and learning and development projects.  Industries have also been varied including financial services, manufacturing, IT, local government, telecommunications etc.  We are receiving enquiries from alliance partners looking for full-time resources for various recruitment projects.  

Over recent months we have also been busy implementing a new consultant database that records in-depth data about our consultant capabilities, experience, past roles, qualifications, accreditations etc.  Thank you to all of you that responded to our request for information, and if you haven't already, its never too late!  This database enhances our ability to identify and match suitable consultants to client opportunities. Finally, welcome our new clients and consultants that have recently joined the aCE community.  The best part of my job is meeting new people and learning about your business and experiences.  aCE prides itself on understanding our client needs and our consultant skills and abilities and thus making appropriate and successful introductions.  Should any of you require support in achieving your objectives for the remainder of the calendar year please do not hesitate to contact me at consult@acetalentnet.com.au . 

Kind Regards, Deirdre

ARTICLES OF INTEREST...

For Working with your Clients .....  Help clients adjust to change ... If you've ever had trouble convincing clients to get on board with a change process, or if you'd like tips, then read on! ....go to Cindy Tonkin's latest article ...

F or Working on your Business .... . OK, so you know a lot about improving other people's businesses. Why not take a little time to improve your own business ? Here is a set of questions guaranteed to help you get more and better clients. .. another gem from Cindy Tonkin .

M anaging the Mood ..... Managing the mood Where does emotional intelligence come from and how do leaders learn to use it?  AFR asked the experts
HBR | AFR BOSS | Date Published - 08/04/04.

Better CVs for Consultants... There is a plethora of articles, books and websites available that espouse the 'best' way to document skills, experience and capabilities in a Resume or Curriculum Vitae. B y following a few simple guideline s, as outlined in the Better CVs article your CV will work harder FOR you. 

OPPORTUNITIES ...
  • eLearning - we are seeing continued growth in this area.  Any consultants with proven experience in e-learning, particularly understanding and consulting to companies in assessing the value, ROI and strategy for implementation are encouraged to make themselves known to aCE. Please contact us .

  • Full Time - Any consultant that is looking to consider full-time roles in the HR and Learning and Development arena are encouraged to drop me an email confirming the types of roles you are looking for.  

Trust you enjoyed this edition of Professional Edge.  Happy consulting!

Cheers, 

The team @ aCE POLSON


CONSIDER YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS...

  • aCE POLSON enjoys a very impressive list of partners to better service you and/or your Consultants  development needs . CLICK HERE.

  • Rhonda Sharp has written Let's Get Clear...about Me as a practical approach to handling change, and setting a plan for the future. This self-help book provides the reader with a "how to" plan that will appeal to both someone beginning on a personal development journey as well as the reader who has a well-worn path along this road.

    aCE has been able to do facilitate a great deal on this terrific book . To purchase copies of this book or to discuss attending the complementary workshop, please contact us to arrange.


NEED TO SEND THANK YOU GIFTS AND WANT SOMETHING SPECIAL...

  • Receive a complimentary gift box of quality wine and chocolates. An ideal thank you gift for clients and staff when you place your Gift Hamper order to the value of $200. Conditions apply. CLICK HERE for all the detail.

REFERRALS ...

  • As we are always looking for great consulting resource, any referrals will  always be treated professionally so please be assured that if you refer your colleagues to aCE ,  we will support both of you equally  as well.

YOUR FEEDBACK ...

  • Given that w e are only as good as the feedback we receive  ( and therefore act on ) ,  we welcome  any comments , which will  be gra ciousl y accepted  as to the forma t,  content  and relevance of the  aCE POLSON Professional Edge .

aCE ART FOR SALE..

  • After visiting the web site, or receiv ing correspondence from us over the years, you will have been introduced to the photographic art of Ross Pulsford . I n recognition of the artistic integrity of  T he  ACE Collection, and the work of Ross, it is with the greatest honour that aCE POLSON announce that the Prints of the ACE Collection are FOR SALE , for your viewing and corporate pleasure.

We guarantee that all prints are hand printed , and are collectable items. To place your order, please reply to this email with 'THE ACE COLLECTION' in the subject box.   For further information,  CLICK HERE .