Management Blog

Management Model Many people get confused as to what the Deming Cycle management model actually is. (more…)

A quick management exercise to get those grey cells working… Management is about achieving the stated objectives, making best use of the resources available and operating within the constraints and rules of the organisation and its formal structure. (more…)

Want a tip on how to build high performing teams? …….have clear expectations! (more…)

How to take advantage of the office grapevine In today’s dynamic world of constant career changes and promotion opportunities, grapevine is an effective communication channel that can be used to a great advantage by people indulging in it. Grapevine is an unofficial communication within the…

I received an email from Lisa Jenkins last week wanting some advice on how to get the best out of her team. Lisa is a newish manager working in a call centre. Here’s what she asked: (more…)

We train thousands of managers each year and every now and again we come across the “know all” I am sure you know the type! Those managers who reckon they do not need any training, that “you can’t teach me anything” (more…)

So what’s the difference between management and leadership? We get this question on almost every management training course that we run! (more…)

How 360 degree feedback appraisals are counter productive if completed in the wrong way. 360-degree appraisal refers to taking feedback on an employee from all those who are acquainted with him and the kind of job that he does. Typically, performance feedback was considered to…

Why communicating the vision of top leadership is necessary Vision is crucial for an organisation, even more than it is for an individual. Communicating the vision of the top leadership is absolutely necessary. Why is it so? There are several reasons which contribute to the…

We have just been running some creativity and continuous improvement workshops for a company and I thought I would give you a nudge to think about how you too can improve your team and business. (more…)

Managing your time effectively is one of the most important skills that you can master. A lot of people ask me for tips and techniques to squeeze more out of their day and I would always recommend that you take stock and audit how and where you…