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Mike Hardcastle

SUCCESS THROUGH PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

With over 30 years of experience at the director level, Mike Hardcastle has dedicated himself to empowering others through lifelong learning. After a successful corporate sales career, he founded and led multiple thriving businesses, focusing on empathy, kindness, and team development.

Drawing on his extensive experience as a trainer, Mike developed the Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS as an innovative method to help trainees retain knowledge more effectively. By breaking down complex concepts into concise, actionable modules, these decks make it easier for individuals to absorb, retain, and apply essential skills, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Master Business Skills Anytime Anywhere

Practical, confidence-boosting toolkits to enhance your skills and empower your team, right at your fingertips.

The Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS provide organizations and individuals with tools to design tailored training programs. By combining individual modules, users can create customized course materials that address specific skill gaps.

An MBA in Your Pocket

Whether you're a business leader or an aspiring professional, these decks cover essential MBA-level topics—from sales and leadership to strategy, marketing and business efficiency. This practical, on-demand format allows you to build and refine your skills anytime, anywhere.

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Maximise your learning potential with these curated, peer-reviewed decks, packed with insights from over 50 top business books. Each deck empowers you with:

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Communications Expert

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS AND COMMUNICATIONS FRAMEWORKS

Welcome to the Communication Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Effective communication is fundamental to any business interaction, and mastering this skill is crucial for professional success.

Our comprehensive communication section delves into all aspects of interpersonal and organisational communication, providing you with the workshops, tools, strategies and tactics to enhance your interaction skills across various scenarios.

This section covers essential topics such as eye contact, Body Language, and Micro-expressions, helping you understand and leverage non-verbal cues to convey confidence and empathy.

We also explore Personality Awareness and Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), offering strategies to tailor your communication style to different personalities and enhance your persuasive abilities.

Building trust is a cornerstone of effective communication. Our card decks include techniques like Isopraxism and rapport-building, enabling you to create strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. These skills are vital for fostering a collaborative and supportive business environment.

Additionally, our communication section provides practical guidance on presentation skills, ensuring you can deliver clear, compelling messages to any audience.

We also cover the essentials of crafting effective press releases, helping you communicate your organisation's news and achievements with clarity and impact.

Whether you are looking to improve your daily interactions, enhance your public speaking abilities, or master the art of written communication, our

Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS offer a comprehensive, practical approach to developing your communication skills.

Equip yourself with the expertise needed to excel in any business setting.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Marketing Expert

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS AND MARKETING FRAMEWORKS

Welcome to the Marketing Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Marketing has always been a cornerstone of business success and its importance has only grown with the technological and digital revolutions of the 21st century.
The advent of search engines, video content, and the recent inclusion of

Artificial Intelligence (AI) have profoundly transformed the marketing landscape, setting new standards and creating new opportunities.

Our goal in creating this section was to equip you with the comprehensive tools and knowledge necessary to effectively market your business in today's dynamic environment.

This section features 57 card workshop modules, including nine dedicated to AI, making it one of the most extensive collections of marketing tools, tactics and frameworks available.

Each card is meticulously designed to offer practical insights and strategies, covering a wide range of topics from traditional marketing principles to the latest digital and AI-driven techniques.

Whether you're looking to enhance your SEO, leverage video marketing, tell stories or harness the power of AI for personalised customer engagement, our card decks provide the essential guidance you need.

Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge marketing strategies and ensure your business stands out in a crowded marketplace.

Our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS offer a structured yet flexible approach to mastering marketing, empowering you to drive growth and achieve your business objectives with confidence and precision.

As an added bonus, we have included 41 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help you measure and track your success effectively.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Breakout Session and Role Play

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS INNOVATIVE FRAMEWORKS BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND ROLE PLAY

Welcome to the Breakout Session and Role Play Section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Research consistently shows that people gain skills more quickly and effectively by actively doing rather than passively listening or reading.

Our breakout and role play sessions are specifically designed to immerse trainees in practical, hands-on experiences, ensuring they acquire the tools and skills necessary for success in a dynamic business environment.

This section covers a wide range of business areas, from sales and leadership to communication, research, and brainstorming techniques.

By engaging in realistic scenarios and interactive exercises, trainees can develop and refine their abilities in real-time, gaining invaluable insights and practical know-how that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

Our approach emphasises experiential learning, where participants actively participate in simulations that mirror real-world challenges.

These sessions foster critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration, equipping trainees with the confidence and competence needed to excel in their respective roles.

Whether you are looking to enhance your sales strategies, improve leadership capabilities, or boost communication skills, our Breakout and Role Play Sessions provide a comprehensive, immersive learning experience.

Additionally, our card decks facilitate microlearning during meetings, offering concise, targeted learning moments that can be seamlessly integrated into your team's regular interactions making it easy to incorporate skill-building exercises into any meeting agenda.

Empower yourself and your team with the practical skills required to thrive in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Sales Expert

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Welcome to the Sales Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Since the turn of the century, sales has undergone more transformation than any other critical business skill. Yet, one constant remains: nothing happens in business until a sale is made.

Technological advancements and generational shifts have dramatically reshaped the sales landscape, altering how we approach and execute sales strategies.

Our unique approach to 21st century selling is grounded in years of practical sales experience and extensive training of salespeople.

Built on the foundation of our Empathic Selling™ process, this approach emphasises the importance of understanding and addressing customers' needs and emotions.
In this section, we delve into modern sales techniques, that prioritise building trust and demonstrating kindness.

We recognise that today's buyers are more informed and discerning than ever before, requiring a more personalised and genuine approach.

By fostering empathy and establishing authentic connections, sales professionals can create lasting relationships and drive sustained success.

Our card decks cover essential topics such as helping customers overcome concerns, adapting to changing buyer behaviours, and mastering the soft skills of questioning and listening.

Each card provides actionable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of modern sales environments.

Equip yourself with the skills needed to excel in today's dynamic market with our comprehensive Sales Skills Section.

Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or new to the field, these cards will enhance your ability to connect with customers, close deals, and drive business growth.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Quality and Business Efficiency

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS QUALITY AND BUSINESS EFFICIENCY FRAMEWORKS

Welcome to the Quality and Business Efficiency Section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Quality in business is not only crucial for providing superior products and services but also for enhancing the bottom line.

Studies show that on average, 20% of a company's annual turnover is wasted on correcting mistakes and redoing tasks.

As business is fundamentally about people, and people can make mistakes, it becomes imperative to address and mitigate these errors effectively.

Our Operational Quality modules are designed to raise awareness among your staff about the significant implications of poor quality.

By emphasising the importance of doing jobs '100% Right First Time,' we provide the tools and knowledge necessary to reduce errors and increase efficiency.

This proactive approach helps in minimising waste, saving valuable resources, and ultimately boosting the overall profitability of your organisation.

The modules in our Quality and Business Efficiency section offer some of the most effective tools and techniques proven to improve operational quality and streamline business processes.

From Lean methodologies to Six Sigma principles, each card is crafted to deliver actionable insights and practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Equip your team with the skills to enhance operational quality and business efficiency.

Our card decks are designed to foster a culture of excellence, where high standards are consistently met, and continuous improvement is a shared objective.

By integrating these practices into your daily operations, you can ensure that your business not only meets but exceeds industry benchmarks for quality and efficiency.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Productivity Expert

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS AND PRODUCTIVITY FRAMEWORKS

Welcome to the Productivity Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

It is widely recognised that action is the key to success. However, as Pareto's principle illustrates, taking the right actions can yield exponential results.

Our productivity expert section is meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential tools to maximise your productivity and achieve outstanding outcomes.

Our workshop cards provide comprehensive coverage of over 40 of the most effective and proven frameworks, strategies and tactics tailored for business leaders. This includes setting SMART goals to ensure your objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

The Eisenhower Matrix helps you prioritise tasks based on their urgency and importance, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

Additionally, our card decks introduce Kanban, a visual workflow management method that enhances efficiency and productivity.

Visualisation techniques are included to help you maintain clarity and focus on your goals. Implementing

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) will align your team’s efforts with the organisation's strategic vision, driving performance and accountability.

Whether you are aiming to enhance your personal productivity or improve your team's efficiency, our

Productivity Section offers an extensive array of tools and techniques. Each card provides practical, actionable insights designed to optimise your time and resources effectively.

Empower yourself with a toolkit of strategies needed to excel in a fast-paced business environment. Our card decks deliver a structured yet flexible approach to productivity, ensuring you can implement these powerful methods seamlessly into your daily routine.

Achieve more with the right actions and drive your success forward with our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Business Skills

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS AND BUSINESS FRAMEWORKS

Welcome to the Business Skills Section of our CARD DECKS.

This section encompasses some of the most crucial, general business skills that are not addressed in our specific modules.

Derived from our comprehensive research, these skills are identified as essential for business owners, managers, and key stakeholders to thrive in today's dynamic environment.

Our curated workshop topics and tactics include the Balanced Scorecard, a strategic planning and management system; Cognitive Bias, understanding and mitigating unconscious errors in decision-making; and Digital Transformation Strategy, the roadmap to integrating digital technology into all business areas.

We also tackle the art of Decision Making, managing Dissatisfied Customers, and the role of Empathy in Business, which fosters better relationships and outcomes.

The section emphasises the importance of an Ethics Check to maintain integrity, making strong First Impressions, and the balance between Hard Skills and Soft Skills.
With the increasing relevance of professional networking, we cover LinkedIn strategies.

We also focus on effective Onboarding Employees and overcoming psychological barriers such as Imposter Syndrome.
Innovative topics like Prompt Engineering and its practical application, Self-Discipline, and Skill Stacking are also included to enhance personal and professional growth.

Storytelling in Business and Stress Management offer insights into maintaining mental well-being and effective communication.

Additionally, we explore the Peter Principle, Wardley Map Creation, and Wardley Mapping to understand organisational dynamics and strategic planning.

Each card is designed to provide actionable insights and practical advice, ensuring you are equipped with the skills necessary for success in the 21st-century business landscape.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Learning Expert

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS AND LEARNING FRAMEWORKS

Welcome to the Learning Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Drawing directly from our 2018 book Learning Expert, this section compiles essential notes and insights originally provided to our trainees in preparation for our live training courses.

Learning Expert™ features proven accelerated learning tools and strategies to ensure that your educational efforts are effective and that the knowledge you acquire truly sticks.

This section encompasses a broad range of techniques, from time-honoured methods like mnemonics to modern approaches like micro-learning.

We aim to cover all the bases to help you maximise your learning potential and retention.

Mnemonics, one of the oldest and most effective memory aids, is included alongside Micro-learning, a modern approach focusing on short, focused learning sessions.

Chunking, which involves breaking down information into manageable, digestible pieces, is another of the key techniques covered.

In addition, we delve into critical thinking, enhancing your ability to analyse and evaluate information logically.

Mind Maps, visual tools to organise information and foster better comprehension and recall, are also featured.

Moreover, we explore the significance of The Most Important Graph in the World, helping you understand the learning process the human brain uses to remember things.

Each card in this section provides practical, actionable insights to help you integrate these techniques into your learning routine.

Whether you're a student, professional, or lifelong learner, the Learning Expert Section offers a comprehensive guide to mastering effective learning strategies.

Empower yourself with the tools and methods from the Learning Expert Section, to ensure your educational endeavours are both efficient and effective.

Transform your learning experience and achieve success with our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Leadership Expert

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Welcome to the Leadership Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

This section encapsulates essential management and leadership development modules, that have consistently proven effective in real-world applications.

We have distilled these principles into practical, easy-to-apply tools, providing leaders with a diverse toolkit to choose from.

Our aim is to enable successful individuals to seamlessly transition into successful leaders upon promotion—an area where many organisations face significant challenges.

By focusing on critical leadership skills, our card decks help bridge this gap, ensuring that rising leaders are well-equipped to handle their new responsibilities effectively.

This section also incorporates models based on the latest research in Emotional Intelligence, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills in leadership.

Additionally, we feature our proprietary Empathic Leadership™ module, which combines empathy with strategic thinking to foster a supportive and productive work environment.

Whether you are an emerging leader looking to develop your skills, or an experienced manager seeking to refine your approach, our Leadership Section offers comprehensive insights and actionable strategies.

These tools are designed to enhance your leadership capabilities, enabling you to inspire and guide your team toward achieving organisational goals.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a leader in the 21st century business landscape.

Our CARD DECKS provide a structured yet flexible approach to leadership development, ensuring you are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle