Management Blog

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…)

Motivating employees is a large part of the manager’s role. It is a proven fact that individuals perform smarter and better when they are empowered, provided with clear objectives and rewards for achieving them. (more…)

Having the ability to make a quick, yet good decision is imperative in all life situations. To be an effective manager, decision making skills are crucial. (more…)

Change can bring about a stressful and difficult time for members of any organisation. However, the situation can be greatly exacerbated if employees feel like they are being kept in the dark about matters affecting them. (more…)

From birth until well into our twenties and even thirties, we are expected to grow not only physically, but mentally and intellectually. We attend school and are given advice by elders in order to become positive members of society. (more…)

If you are reading this article, you already know the importance of coaching your employees. However, not every manager has innate coaching skills that they feel confident with because they have most likely not attended any coaching skills for managers training. (more…)

Not preparing for change at the workplace is similar to going out in the rain without an umbrella. You know you will be wet and uncomfortable, and not prepping for the upcoming changes in weather is not smart. (more…)

Although appraisals can be motivating and empowering when you meet with certain employees, that’s not always the case. When you have a team member who has been underperforming, the meeting is likely not going to be pleasant for you or the individual. (more…)

I once asked a manager “How many people work in your department?” He replied, “About half of them!” (more…)

Appraisals don’t have to be dreaded by either staff members or management. Although they often have a bad rep, and have employees worried for weeks about possible negative feedback, employers should re-conceptualise this as an opportunity rather than a “review.” (more…)

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…

Managers play a large role in their organisations, not only in terms of delegation and strategy, but in how much stress they can parlay unto their colleagues. One study found that 7 out of 10 employees blame their boss for increasing their stress levels. (more…)