Management Blog

Starting any job is stressful, but there is nothing as nerve-wracking as becoming a first time manager. Here, you are not only responsible for yourself, but are in charge of leading other people. (more…)

The biggest determinant of whether change will be correctly and successfully implemented is effective teamwork. Managers have to understand that although they may decide on a specific change, they must involve their employees in the entire process, as they will be the actual people to…

As a manager, you do everything possible to empower your team. You learn about the most effective strategies to promote a collaborative working environment, and know that one of the best tactics to do so is to create a mentorship programme. (more…)

Not everyone likes change; however, resistance to change can lead to disaster in the professional world. A company must evolve in order to stay competitive, and everyone needs to be onboard when change is on the horizon. (more…)

If you have appraisals coming up with your team, it is important to plan for a creative and effective experience. Not everyone has gone through an appraisal training skills programme so these tips will help you if that is the case. (more…)

As a manager, you may be wondering about introducing a mentorship programme to your team. There are clear benefits to mentorship (which we will also present below), but did you ever wonder if you are too late in the game for mentoring? (more…)

One of the biggest complaints of managers around the globe is meetings. These professionals complain that meetings permeate their schedule and prevent them from getting anything else done. (more…)

In life, there are often no blueprints on how things should be done. However, when it comes to being a manager, there are existing and proven management models that one can follow to improve their own performance and that of their team. (more…)

With the world constantly evolving and the integrative part technology plays in our lives, it is no surprise that jobs and job descriptions are quickly changing as well. It is important for professionals to think ahead and focus on learning skills that are not only…

You already know that without your team, you wouldn’t be able to get the majority of your tasks done. You have employees, so you already give them projects and manage their outputs, but do you assess your delegation tactics and ever wonder if you should…

Every manager needs to keep one figure in mind: every time an employee leaves, it can take six to nine months of their salary to recruit, hire and onboard their replacement. Thus, if that person made £100,000 per year, it can take from £60,000-£90,000 to…

The term empowerment is being thrown around a lot these days in corporate meetings and management trainings, but when asked, not all managers can precisely answer what it is. Some believe it is delegating while others rewarding their staff members. (more…)