Managing People

How to Develop & Grow a High Performing Team

By Howardco on May 11, 2022 in Managing People, Team Development | 1 comment

“Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don’t want to.” Richard Branson. Head of Virgin Group Ltd Have you ever heard the saying “A champion team will always beat a team of champions”? What this is referring to is the power of synergy, that magic that happens when 1+1 equals more than 2. When you are growing a business, you bring...

Adapting HR to survive and grow in 2022

By Howardco on Mar 18, 2022 in Change Management, Managing People | 0 comments

One thing that the last two years has taught us is that change is a certainty. Workplaces, employers and employees have all had to overcome enormous challenges to adjust to the realities of working with Covid. This has meant many changes including a sudden shift to working from home, then returning to the workplace, dealing with COVID restrictions, volatility in...

2 things you must get right to attract and retain the best people

By Howardco on Feb 22, 2022 in Managing People, Recruitment | 0 comments

Unless you have been living under a log lately you will no doubt have heard of the ‘great resignation’ or the ‘great reshuffle’ as it is being referred to in Australia. So what is it and should you be concerned? The great resignation is a term that originated in the US and according to the World Economic Forum “The Great Resignation is a phenomenon that describes...

Six Steps to Team Alignment.

By Howardco on Nov 4, 2021 in Leadership, Managing People, Team Development | 0 comments

One of my favourite stories is about the Canadian Geese who fly south for the winter. They fly in perfect alignment in an inverted V formation. This allows them to streamline the aerodynamics and lessen the drag and resistance on the flock.  But even more interesting is the way they change leader as they go. As the bird at the front tires, they drop to the back of...

Why Influence and Change Matters: Change is a journey not a destination

By Howardco on Sep 27, 2021 in Change Management, Managing People | 0 comments

Talk presented by Warren Howard. Director Howardco Business + HR Solutions. Presented at the YTM Awards on 31st August 2021. TRANSCRIPT AND SLIDES BELOW Without Change there is no Progress. Without Influence there is no Change. For most of my career I have worked with organisations and individuals to help them manage and lead successful change. What I have learned...

The 8 Challenges of Remote Working and How Managers can address them.

By Howardco on Sep 6, 2021 in Covid-19 resources, Leadership, Managing People | 0 comments

Preparing for a Hybrid future: The 8 Challenges of Remote Working and How Managers can address them. Successive lockdowns have accelerated an already existing trend for remote working. Some organisations have embraced the change while others are waiting to see how it pans out. How prepared are your Managers for a Hybrid future? The following tips are from a recent...