The success of an organisation often hinges on the strength and effectiveness of its teams. Building an amazing team, one that is cohesive, collaborative, and high-performing, is essential for achieving organisational goals and driving long-term success. In this article, I outline 10 strategies for building and nurturing an amazing team, from recruiting top talent to […]
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Leaders and Managers have to deal with many challenges during their careers. Often we tend to rely on our tried and tested approaches to dealing with these. This can however be self-limiting, as generally if you do what you’ve done before, you’ll get what you got before. To stay ahead of the curve and tackle
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Setting clear expectations is essential for driving performance, encouraging accountability, and achieving organisational success. Whether you’re a manager, team leader, or individual contributor, understanding how to effectively communicate and manage expectations can make a significant difference in creating a positive and productive work culture. In this article, I will explore the importance of setting expectations,
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In a busy leadership role, it can be very easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of meetings, deadlines, and bottom lines. But amid the chaos, it’s essential to remember the human element, the individuals who keep the wheels turning, day in and day out. From the cleaning staff who keep our
To round off International Leadership week, I thought I’d share a short chapter from my book “Management & Leadership“. This chapter is taken from the section on Leadership, and looks at the subtle but important differences between Managers and Leaders… “So far, we have concentrated on the role of a Manager. We will now move
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Continuing with my International Leadership Week theme of getting back to basics, today I focus on collaboration. Collaboration should be considered as an important element of effective leadership and managerial prowess. When dealing with the intricacies of teamwork and shared objectives, it’s essential to recognise that collaboration is not always a smooth path. In fact,
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This week is International Leadership Week, so I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on what I think makes a great leader. While the literature on leadership is vast and varied, with countless theories and models proposed over the years, the essence of great leadership remains as elusive as ever. In this article, I
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Is your door always open? The importance of being available and supportive for your staff cannot be overstated. Beyond simply fulfilling a managerial duty, being present and supportive for your team members has far-reaching benefits that extend to both the individuals and the organisation as a whole. In this article, I will briefly explore why
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Earlier this week, I saw a great article on LinkedIn by Sue Melone. In it, she said “Look around. If everyone at the table looks like you, you may have a problem. If everyone at the table thinks like you, you definitely have a problem. Solving a current problem requires different thinking. Invite the dreamer,
Micro-management, often seen as a well-intentioned attempt to maintain control and ensure quality, is a management style typically characterised by excessive oversight, scrutiny, and intervention in the day-to-day tasks and decisions of employees. Whilst some managers may believe that closely monitoring their team members will lead to better outcomes, the reality is that micro-management often
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