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…
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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…
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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…)
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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…)
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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…)
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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…)
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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…)
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I once asked a manager “How many people work in your department?” He replied, “About half of them!” (more…)
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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…)
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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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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…)
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No one can dispute that the working world has seen major changes in recent years. As such, the modern day manager must adjust and gain new skills that leaders in previous years did not need. (more…)
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