Accountability is an integral part of team performance., yet for many managers it presents a dilemma. How can you and your fellow managers ensure accountability without undermining a culture of engagement and empathetic leadership? Accountability managed well fosters personal growth, builds confidence and lifts individual and team results but handled poorly it can...
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As I started to grow into my role as a coach, Warren asked me to think about what it was I wanted to stand for and achieve. It made me pause and reflect. For me, I want to inspire and coach leaders to inspire and develop their organisations to be leader-full—allowing them to be successful and ensuring their organisations are sustainable over the long term. ...
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Recruitment is one of the most critical decisions a business can make. Jim Collins (Good to Great) and Patrick Lencioni (5 Dysfunctions of a Team) both emphasise the importance of getting the right people on the bus and in the right seats to create a high-performing and sustainable business. Yet, many SMEs fall into common recruitment traps that lead to costly...
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I had a conversation with a client last week which prompted me to think about the HR challenges that you face when you are a business leader experiencing the challenge of implementing your strategic plans. The question I was asked was: How do I know if I’ve got all my HR bases covered? The question was coming from a place not just of compliance but a genuine desire...
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When the going gets tough, tough decisions need to be made. Based on our experience, this has been a tough year for many SME’s. And for some, the unavoidable and unfortunate conclusion has been to let some people go. As a business leader, you know that the road to growth isn’t always smooth. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, sales decline, demand falter,...
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Welcome Back to Another HR Alert! As we approach 2025, it’s a good time to ensure your business’s “house” is in order, especially regarding workplace policies. Over the past two years, Fair Work changes have made it essential for businesses to keep their policies up to date to comply with evolving laws and manage risk effectively. While updating policies may not be...
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Have you ever had a conversation that you wish you could have handled differently? We’ve all had those moments—tough discussions that stick with us, both at work and in our personal lives. Lauren Ayers, our Senior HR and Recruitment Consultant, shared a personal story that highlights the importance of being emotionally aware during conflict situations. What...
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Some years ago, I had the opportunity to work with a leading Truck and Bus manufacturing company that saw a major leadership transition. A new Managing Director (MD) was appointed into the business with a clear mission: to improve the company’s performance. The obstacles tied to the job became evident almost immediately, as early as the first day. Here’s how the MD...
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This session is designed to empower leaders, like you, to connect with and motivate your team, driving business success through the power of DiSC®. Workshop Details When: Thursday, 25 July 2024, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Location: Virtual/Online Investment: $365 plus GST (includes personalised profile) But wait—here’s an offer you can’t just ignore! Bring more...
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I recently had the privilege of joining a panel of presenters at a YTM networking event on the topic of collaboration and productivity. I chose to speak from the human perspective. I defined productivity as empowering people to perform at their best and collaboration as combining diverse skills, talents, and experiences in pursuit of a common goal. Economists define...
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