Most people have heard about the various types of managerial power within organizations. Yet, it still terrifies me when managers default to, and delight in, the use of coercive power. It’s equally as pointless as it is ridiculous. For those who haven’t heard of coercive power, and as a reminder for those who have, I’ll give […]
Read More charisma, coercive power, expert power, People, referent powerWe’re a little way into 2012, and what better time than now to touch on some of the emerging trends in management development this year. While a large amount hasn’t changed from last year, it’s worthwhile covering the big picture items, as the vast majority of organizations are stuck in their old management development systems. […]
Read More Business, Management, management development, Talent, TrainingOne topic I find very interesting is management development, particularly the development of young managers. By starting to develop people into managers early, they become much more effective over the course of their career. What got me thinking about this recently was a visit to the local Navy Cadet unit. One of the older more […]
Read More Development, Management, management development, PeopleAnybody in Australia has probably heard all about the “Air Australia” carrier’s voluntary liquidation. If you haven’t, you can find out all about the Air Australia collapse here. The really shocking bit was the opportunity this present for Qantas, and how they missed it almost completely. For those of you reading from areas other than […]
Read More air australia, alan joyce, collapse, qantas, ValueManagers at all levels try to focus on culture change to work around a myriad of organizational troubles. My message to most of them? You’re doing it wrong. Almost all managers trying to influence culture change focus their efforts on practical changes. People interacting differently, doing tasks differently, or seeking organizational approvals differently. That’s fine, but it’s important […]
Read More Culture, culture change, organizational culture, People, SuccessWhatever business you happen to be in, it’s important that you have a thorough understanding of your competitors. If you don’t, you’re missing out on at least some profits. You’ll also find yourself in a very competitive marketplace, where it’s difficult to turn any kind of profit. A wonderful example of this came to light […]
Read More Business, Competitive intelligence, service offerings, ValueProject management is a wonderfully complex topic, but I find particular parts most interesting. For example, it’s amusing to watch how some project managers, and managers in general, work with project status. Now, what I’m going to tell you is far from a big secret, in fact it’s a little bit of common sense. Status absolutely […]
Read More Business, Project and Program Management, Project managementOkay, maybe cruel is the wrong word. But it’s definitely kind to be assertive. Through being assertive, you’ll improve your outcomes, and help others to improve their own. Too often, people let themselves be run over by others in the workplace, and managers are no exception. It might just be a colleague constantly asking you to […]
Read More Assertiveness, Business, Communication, Human Resources, Workplace ConflictAccountability is a funny word. It’s often taken to be a negative. For example, an employee might be held accountable for their failure to meet a deadline. In reality, it’s one of the most beneficial words people in businesses can use. You see, accountability isn’t about blame. It’s about establishing clear boundaries around results, and in […]
Read More Accountability, Business, Employee engagement, Management, MotivationSo, here we are at the end of another year. With a bit of luck, 2011 has been fruitful for you and your business. I’d like to send out a big thank you and wish the best of luck to all of our customers. It’s a great time to look back over the year that’s been, and […]
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