Why was management invented? That seems a strange question, doesn’t it? Surely management isn’t an invention! Surely it developed in response to industrial needs and was built over a period of time! (more…)
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When asked to discuss the parameters managers use to assess their own and their department’s performance, the term ROI is often mentioned. While the returns on investment are critical to the success of any department, there is another measurement we sometimes fail to take into…
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When managers attend our training programmes, we often ask the question, “In the last year, how many CDs on management have you listened to, how many DVDs on management have you watched, how many YouTube videos on management have you researched, how many TED talks…
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If I were to ask what was the biggest challenge facing you as a manager today, many replies would cover the inability to attract, retain and maintain talented individuals to their teams. Ask yourself if the strategies you are currently employing are enabling your most…
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So much is being written about the 2020’s that sometimes we lose track of what’s going on in the present. But it’s good to think ahead because it gives us a chance to build the skills we need to deal with the massive changes that…
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The working world is moving at such a fast pace, that managers have a hard time staying abreast of all the new trends. From millennials entering the workforce, technological advances that have led to globalisation and artificial intelligence, it’s vital to look ahead and anticipate…
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It is never too early to start honing your management skills. Even if you are just starting out in your career, you should focus on establishing credibility and leadership skills to show your boss that you are a natural born leader. (more…)
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A conflict at work is inevitable at one time or another. Whether it is between yourself and another employee or between other colleagues, different attitudes and opinions mean that a disagreement is bound to come up. (more…)
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Modern leaders know that in order to get their employees to be loyal to their companies and work at their most productive levels, they need to engage with them. Engagement has been shown to be one of the most vital strategies a manager can achieve…
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As change is ever present in the corporate world, so are training sessions. Although some companies only invest in training new candidates when they join the team, training should be continuous. (more…)
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The global market has allowed companies from all over the world to compete for the same clients. While allowing for greater reach, it is also complicates matters for businesses, which now have more competitors than ever. (more…)
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With the New Year upon us, the one thing every business owner has in common is a resolution to grow their business during 2017. While that is a beneficial goal, it is important to plan the steps required to achieve it. (more…)
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