Reverse mentoring: an eye-opening opportunity
It’s the 21st Century. But still there are plenty of subtle problems facing women in the workplace. The subtle innuendo. Perhaps a bit of horseplay. Phrases like: “run like ...
A UK car journey to excellence
Those old enough to remember the three-day week of the 1970s will also perhaps remember the strikes and chaos so evident in the beleaguered car industry of the time. With ...
Managing Upwards
Upwards management is the art of managing your boss. Get to know your boss. Earn her trust by being efficient with the tasks she gives you.Read more
5 Dysfunctions of a Team and What to do About Them
Having a perfect team is like having a perfect garden – it is never going to be quite right: there will always be things you can do to improve it and ...
Coercion vs. encouragement – a fine line
It is a business leader’s job to encourage their staff to raise standards. It is the leader’s job to persuade people to try new methods. They should coax ...
Six tips to deal with difficult characters
We are a social species and in general most people find they can get along pretty well with most of the people they meet. However, when a group of people ...
3 Chairs – Or How to Improve Niggling Staff Issues
Unreasonable discussions? Unsolved problems? Elephants in the room? How can you improve communication issues? Try this exercise in a quiet room:Read more
The Key to Motivating with your Leadership Style
Motivation can seem a nebulous concept to the busy manager. Some employees seem more motivated than others and it is tempting to assume it will always be that way. But ...
Same Experience – Different Meaning – Different Motivation
Easter For some people Easter means the Bible story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. For others it means chocolate – lots of it! Still others find it to be predominantly about ...
Change the Unchangeable – a lesson from English Rugby
A lesson in leadership from rugby rather than about rugby I’m sure it's a great time to be in England’s international rugby squad just now. They've earned the ...
The little elves who thieve my time
I have some naughty little elves which live in a small nest underneath my desk. They are cheeky little devils: cute, friendly and experts at thieving my time. And however ...
