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. […]
Emotional intelligence, also known as EI is ranked sixth in the list below. This list was drawn together by the World Economic Forum’s and denotes the top ten skills that we will all need to thrive in our workplaces of 2020. Complex problem-solving. Critical thinking Creativity People management Coordinating with others Emotional intelligence Judgment and […]
How does one keep vitality and maintain high performance at the same time? Pressure is inevitable at work. We have all found ourselves dealing with the scenario where we have too much to do and to little time to do it. Having worked alongside people who are very good at thriving under pressure, I have […]
At Ei World, we describe empathy as ‘tuning into other people’s feelings so that you can take them on board when making decisions. It is the extent to which you can enter the world of another person’s feelings and tune into a perspective which is different from yours. People with a healthy empathy are invariably […]
Dr Geetu Bharwaney’s book, Emotional Resilience, is an empowering guide written to help you become your best self. It explores how you can develop and use your emotional resilience to make the best of each situation you face in business, or in your personal life, through a range of examples, exercises and theoretical explanations. The […]
