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Tuesday, 10 June 2008

How do you “sell” yourself within the organisation? How do you build your image and profile both internally and externally? How do you become someone whom people automatically turn to when they have a real challenge?

Saturday, 31 May 2008

We all have those moments or occasions when we feel “down”.  How do we get out of these troughs and get back on track again?  Here’s some quick advice on how to work in the three key areas – mind, body and emotion.  

Friday, 23 May 2008

Good email service becomes more important when the economy takes a dip. Many businesses lament the fact that people tighten their belts and buy less when the economy contracts. Yes, that’s true. But they still buy. The real difference is that they probably buy less and from a more select group of suppliers. In times like this, you need to set yourself apart from the pack – why not do it by way of more personal email service? Customers will appreciate your point of difference.

Monday, 21 April 2008

How can a young, newly promoted manager make best use of his or her talents?

Wednesday, 2 April 2008

Often managers put a lot of effort into teamwork when perhaps it’s not necessary. Is there more to teamwork than meets the eye? 

Thursday, 27 March 2008

For as long as I can remember, commentators have suggested that all organisations should consider people their "greatest asset". In the boom years of the late 80s and the 90s, this thinking literally translated to "pay people more and we will keep them". But today, despite higher salaries and benefits, we find people change employers quite regularly. 

Monday, 24 March 2008

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As a trainer, turning managers into coaches is a real challenge. We’d probably all like to think that all managers can become coaches – but can they?  Improved performance through effective coaching should be the goal for managers as it does have a real payoff for both the manager and the organisation. At a more basic level, the challenge for us as trainers, is to provide the learning stimulus for the normal manager to change his or her spots.

Monday, 17 March 2008

What do you need to become a good manager - Experience?  Qualifications?  Expertise?  This article offers some practical advice for mangers wishing to improve their effectiveness.

Friday, 14 March 2008

At the top of organisations, which are more important - management skills or business skills?  Where should the balance be in management development – business or people skills?  People who run organisations such as active directors and CEOs, at the very least, need to be expert in the business of the business. 

Friday, 11 January 2008

What part does loyalty play in modern management?  Can you put a dollar value on loyalty?  This article provides some recent examples of companies where a philosophy of loyalty rather than money, engenders commitment from their people.

Tuesday, 18 December 2007

Is honesty missing from management today? Does honesty have any impact on morale, productivity, employee turnover? The latest research shows some interesting results that are particularly relevant to new managers.

Monday, 22 October 2007

Does getting your team engaged mean asking them to sign a formal document, or have them all stand and sing the company song? Hardly (although I have heard of organisations doing just that). What it does mean is getting your team members on board by being attuned to their values and motives and aligning these with your team direction. How do you do this? This article outlines how you can involve your team in the process of engagement.

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