Thanks https://unsplash.com/@davidclode for this amazing image Practical ways to adapt your approach Many of us can easily recall precisely when key events occurred around the world and in our own lives. It is fair to say that the current pandemic is one of those events and is well and truly etched in our memories for as long as we shall live. In March 2020 you […]
Conflict is a natural form of problem resolution. When something goes wrong in a collaborative environment, the problem needs to be solved. And when emotions get in the way of finding an effective solution, conflict can occur. This is particularly evident in a team environment – where different personality types, communication methods and working styles need to sync to reach collective goals. While it’s normal […]
Humans by nature encounter situations in which conflict occurs – it’s an essential ingredient for resolving a problem. In a workplace environment where supervisors, subordinates, external stakeholders, clients and customers are all required to make collective decisions on a regular basis, conflict is bound to arise every once in a while. Conflict occurs in the workplace for many reasons. Perhaps a manager’s feedback isn’t received […]
According to a 2017 report conducted by Gallup, a mere 15% of employees worldwide are engaged with their work. That’s about one person in every team of seven! So what’s the reason for such a high rate of disengagement? Well, it could be put down to a lack of coaching culture. What exactly is a coaching culture? A coaching culture is a workplace approach in […]
If I were to ask you what the number one leadership skill is to achieve success, what would your answer be? According to a study which asked 332,860 bosses, peers, and subordinates what skills have the greatest impact on a leader’s success, their top answer was to inspire and motivate others – in other words to coach effectively. According to a 2010 Executive Coaching Survey […]
We were recently featured on Business Woman Media, you can see the full article here. When you’re in a leadership position, you’re in charge of helping people grow and thrive within their professional roles. But who in an organisation helps leaders grow and thrive? Leaders are often left to their own devices with limited, if any, guidance and support. Being a leader can sometimes be […]
What sets a great manager apart from an average manager? In addition to their technical ability it is that they have a heightened awareness of the need to put the success of their team first. They understand that in order to achieve the best results for their company, they must facilitate the development of each employee that they lead. With this in mind, they also […]
“Everyone needs a coach. We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve,” Bill Gates, Co-founder of Microsoft, in his 2013 TED Talk. Often when we look at highly successful people, we don’t stop to consider what might have gone on behind the scenes to help them get to where they are. Or in fact, who helped them. An athlete wouldn’t […]
What makes a great leader? The ability to understand and appreciate staff. Positivity and insight. Great communication and motivational skills. Love of learning. Unless these attributes are in balance, however, employees will not follow. Too much of any classic leadership trait can overturn the ship. And trying too hard is a real no-no. Truly authentic leaders make it seem effortless. They know when to assert […]