We’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, PeopleAccountability 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 […]
Read More Business, Interpersonal Skills, ManagementSometimes I think everything I need to know is contained in children’s movies. In his infinite wisdom, Cheshire Cat demonstrates one of the great aspects of any team of any size – a mission. Without one, where would we be? Consider a team of ten professionals, all high performers, more than capable in their positions. Despite […]
Read More Business, Employee engagement, Management, PlanningAn idea that comes up quite often in job analysis is that you should structure your organisation around the work that needs to be performed, rather than the people you have. On the surface, that’s a sound idea. You never know when you’ll end up with a vacancy, and you want that vacancy filled with […]
Read More Job analysis, Job design, ManagementIn many organisations you can find people who are scared. Scared of being outdone, or perhaps even scared of being irrelevant. The truth is that there is always somebody better than you, whatever it is that you do. What’s key for managers to understand is that they need to find those people. While it might be […]
Read More Business, Management, PeopleDo yo ever feel like you’re rushing things? Perhaps you’re struggling to keep up with an ever-increasing workload, or even picking up other people’s slack. Whatever you’re rushing, stop! You see, a rushed solution isn’t really a solution at all. The best solutions are like fine red wine. They get better as time goes on. With […]
Read More Business, Leadership, Management, Time managementAuthority is an interesting thing. Many people assume that in order to have authority within an organisation, you must have some kind of superior position. That assumption isn’t always correct. Some time ago, I read the book “The Leader Who Had No Title”. The fact that it’s an interesting book aside, the title alone got […]
Read More Business, Management, PeopleIf there were ever a single question that drives continual business, “What’s next?” would be it. It sounds simple, but the effect it has as a question is enormous. It’s an open question, designed to keep the momentum going from one sale or relationship right on into another. Consider a pure sales environment. You’ve just […]
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