Company culture is one of those ethereal things that sometimes gets mentioned and then dropped as a topic because it’s too big or too vague. And we can’t do much to influence it, so why spend time on it. (more…)
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Here, we are referring to your Company values, also known as corporate values or core values. These are the “fundamental beliefs upon which your business and its behaviour are based. They are the guiding principles that your business uses to manage its internal affairs as…
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It’s often a fact that the very skills you have developed to get yourself to your current position in business may be the very skills and attributes that can hold your success back. These might include having too high a dependence on your specialist expertise,…
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Many surveys have shown that growth and development are two of the driving forces behind people’s engagement at work, helping them benefit and get rewarded for the hard work and effort they put into their jobs. How do people benefit from that extra discretionary effort?…
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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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An apprenticeship is a job where you learn in the work setting, gain experience, develop new skills whilst getting paid and receiving all the benefits of an employed member of staff. What are the different levels of an apprenticeship? Each apprenticeship has an identified level…
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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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Delegation skills are necessary for effective leadership and productivity within your department. The ability to understand the company’s goals and break them down into manageable tasks is imperative to getting things done on time and correctly. (more…)
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Employee turnover is a challenge that companies have to tackle to promote productivity, efficiency and employee satisfaction. When employees get hired only to move on from their positions weeks or months later, projects get stalled and other staff members have to pick up the slack.…
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As a manager, you probably know that motivating your team can go a long way in helping them achieve goals faster and better. However, when was the last time you made an effort to do so? (more…)
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Coaching employees requires both time and money, but there are no guarantees of results. Whether you are choosing to coach your staff yourself or decide to hire a pricey professional, there are steps you can take to make it more of a success. (more…)
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Are you a good decision maker? As humans, we can’t predict the future, and as such, no matter what the odds, we’re always taking a chance when we make a decision. We can’t know its outcome, so every choice leads to an unknown. (more…)
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