Change Management

Findings from our Leader/Manager Survey on Working from Home and Returning to the Office

By Howardco on Jun 18, 2020 in Change Management, Everything DISC, Free Business Resources, Team Development | 1 comment

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Leader/Manager Survey. Your feedback has given us a valuable snapshot of what is happening in the world of work while you keep your business going, maintain productivity and manage your people in this very fluid environment.    The Findings The majority of leaders were comfortable managing their teams remotely. ...

Working from home: We’re in this together

By Howardco on Mar 26, 2020 in Change Management, Covid-19 resources, Employee Engagement, Managing People | 0 comments

Suddenly working from home presents its own unique set of challenges for everyone who has been thrust into it. At Howardco, we hear you! We want to make sure everyone is coping, making the best of it and most of all staying productive and positive. Business will continue and adapting to our new environments is key. We took some time away from our work yesterday to...

Succession: 3 Keys to Sustainable Growth

By Howardco on Sep 4, 2019 in Change Management, Executive Coaching, Team Development | 0 comments

Do you have a pipeline of leaders who can grow your company, free you up to have more time for strategic issues, and take your business further than you ever imagined? Do you have at least TWO people ready to take over your job if something happened to you? What about the other key roles in your organisation? Many executives spend so much time focusing on daily and...

Disorganisation = Time Wasted. Get organised today with these top tips!

By Howardco on Oct 2, 2018 in Change Management | 0 comments

This post is an interview with organising mentor and time management specialist Sue Glasser (PaperClip Professional Organisers), who shares her top time saving and efficiency tips for a more productive workplace.   What are the 3 main time traps you see people experiencing at work? • Email overload • Procrastination • Lack of communication Why do we get caught...

How to stop silos from hurting your business.

By Howardco on Aug 1, 2018 in Change Management, Managing People, Team Development | 0 comments

Silos are a barrier to productivity, collaboration and innovation. And silos affect customer experience. Think of the last time you called your bank, insurer, telco (insert relevant call centre) only to be greeted by a menu of choices, select 1 for etc. and then only to find yourself getting passed ‘pillar to post’ till you find the right department, each time...

HR Planning – What will you do in the new year?

By Howardco on May 29, 2018 in Change Management, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Free Business Resources, Managing People | 0 comments

With the end of financial year looming, it’s that time when budgets are being formulated and plans developed for the new year. Marketing plans, operating budgets and business plans readily come to mind but what about your HR Plan? For many businesses, people costs are their biggest expense but it’s an area that’s often overlooked in planning. So, what is an HR Plan?...