DeVille Training Connection

08/20/2026

Those in the Boise area, come by the Riverside Hotel in Garden City for the Idaho Business League's Business Builder Day. I'm in the corner booth.

08/16/2026

06/12/2026

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-jobs-soft-skills-human-0ce88d448f0b7a87c72b6241305a61f2

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But some workplace experts say people have qualities that are so unmistakably human and important, AI can't easily replace them yet.

04/28/2026

Ready for AI? The patrons at Red River Parish library are getting ready for it today.

03/08/2026

03/06/2026

Excel Tip: Copy Down a Formula Instantly

Instead of dragging the fill handle,
press Ctrl + D to duplicate the cell above into your selected cell.

No auto fill handle needed.

03/04/2026

Delegating Tip: Don’t Just Assign the Task—Transfer the Ownership

Delegation isn’t handing off work; it’s handing off responsibility.

When you delegate to someone capable, shift from “Here’s what to do” to
“This one’s yours—let me know what you need from me.”

It empowers them to make decisions, builds confidence, and frees you up to lead rather than manage every detail.

03/04/2026

Outlook Tip: Jump to Your Email Instantly

No matter what part of Outlook you’re in—Calendar, People, or Tasks—
press Ctrl + 1 to jump straight back to your Mail view instantly.

It’s the fastest way to re‑center yourself when messages start piling up.

03/02/2026

Dealing With Difficult People Tip: Respond to intention.

When someone is upset or challenging, don’t jump into defending or solving.
Pause and respond to their intention...not their emotion:
“It sounds like you're saying…”

Hearing their own words helps them identify the real problem—not the emotion behind it.

03/01/2026

Excel Tip: Jump to the End of Your Data Instantly
Need to reach the bottom or end of a long list fast?

Press Ctrl + Arrow Key (Left, Right, Up, or Down) to jump to the edge of your data in that direction—no scrolling required.

Perfect for navigating big spreadsheets in seconds.