Having team members who persist in the face of adversity and against all distractions contributes hugely to the success of team projects; but how can you help all your team maintain their mojo? Motivation is literally the desire to move towards a defined goal. It’s about setting and achieving objectives and ensuring your inspiration comes […]
Building a successful team requires the core values of trust, respect and transparency. Today we want to discuss why being transparent as a leader is important and offer some ways on how to improve transparency in your organisation. The word transparency suggests that a business runs in an open way, without secrets so people trust […]
As businesses grow and go through the inevitable changes this brings, we believe that emotional intelligence in leadership is the strongest key to helping their workforce succeed and exceed. Complex and fast changes such as ever-increasing new technologies bring huge benefits to businesses, but they also bring their own challenges. Whilst data-driven technology and other […]
Soft skills such as empathy and emotional intelligence are often still undervalued in the workplace, but understanding their importance can create a more positive and productive work environment. “Most people think empathy is just something you reserve for your life and your family and your friends, but the reality is that it’s an existential priority […]
A top performer from your team has just been promoted to team manager, and each and every day you watch them struggle in their new role. Sound familiar? They struggle because the job of leading a team differs immensely from their previous job. This holds true even if their new team operates in a similar […]
Historically, agile businesses have been those that are often considered disruptive or original. However, this is no longer the case as every business needs to embrace agile processes if it is to survive and thrive. New structures need to be embraced that encompass shifting demographics, changing competitive markets and rapidly changing technology. One critical element […]
Being around your family and friends and away from the office is a great opportunity to reflect on what you really want from your career. If all you want for Christmas is a new job, then get prepared to put this festive break to good use by doing some valuable reflection. By the time New […]
It is often said that leaders now need to operate within an environment which is best described as VUCA. VUCA stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. It most certainly describes these changing times. If there is such a thing as a foreseeable future, it appears that that living in the VUCA world will remain. This is […]
We all talk about how we can make our workplaces better but making our own resolution to become a better employee is not something that crosses our mind much. It does not matter the sector you work in, or the size of business, there are ways in which you can accelerate your career by working […]
Continuing your learning process as a working professional and if you are a team leader or manager is a must. Gone are the days when job roles remain static and predictable, and that’s a good thing! Aspiring and established team leaders will continue to develop their abilities and hone their skills throughout their working career. […]
