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...
Read MoreAs 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. ...
Read MoreRecruitment 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...
Read MoreI 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...
Read MoreWhen 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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