by Kate Mercer | Nov 21, 2016 | Organisation Culture
“Why does everything end up on my desk?” “Nobody shows any initiative – it’s like managing a bunch of children.” Are these familiar thoughts? Do you find people don’t understand you? Are you frustrated that they don’t do what you want and what your business needs?...
by Kate Mercer | Nov 17, 2016 | Organisation Culture
We can learn a lot from organisations whose strong and adaptive corporate cultures give them a powerful competitive edge. Here are our top ten compelling reasons why. Leadership is critical in codifying and maintaining an organisational purpose, values and vision....
by Amanda Baines | Nov 14, 2016 | Leadership
If you’re the leader of an organisation, you run the risk that no-one tells you what’s really going on. You have a big problem. This article explains why. One of the biggest risks of being a leader in an organisation is that no one is going to tell you the truth. A...
by Kate Mercer | Nov 10, 2016 | Leadership
You can learn to harness the ways of being that work for you so you only use them in the leadership situations and circumstances that really call for them. In this article we look at how you can choose who to be. This morning, if you slept well, just a few seconds...
by Amanda Baines | Nov 7, 2016 | Leadership
Why aren’t you coaching your people? Here are seven top tips on how to do it well and get the best out of your staff. A solid coaching relationship has 3 key elements:- Autonomy Shared responsibility Building new skills Do you shy away from coaching because...
by Kate Mercer | Nov 3, 2016 | Leadership
See the world differently by developing a flexible, resilient mindset that will help you to become a wise leader. We give you six ways of reaching that goal. Leaders tend to look at the world through coloured lenses that change or limit their perspective, which...
by Kate Mercer | Oct 31, 2016 | Leadership
Have you ever written down what you really want, whether at work or at home? Are they specific to areas in your life or are they more noble goals and aspirations you think you should have? In this article, we look at how well formed outcomes can help you focus on...
by Kate Mercer | Oct 27, 2016 | Leadership
When you’re looking to recruit high-calibre personnel to develop and grow a sustainable organisation, you want engaged, motivated individuals who are empowered to find the answers themselves. Find out how important it is to have an alternative mode of...
by Kate Mercer | Oct 24, 2016 | Organisation Culture
How does your mindset influence your approach to risk assessment? Check out this article to see how risk averse you are and why this affects how you tackle challenges in your business. Your values, beliefs and attitudes construct a view of the world and your place in...
by Amanda Baines | Oct 20, 2016 | Leadership
Why you shouldn’t do it in the back of a taxi, over a pint on a Friday, or three weeks later than you said you would. We’re talking here about the importance of one-to-one meetings with your direct reports – check out this article for following the 8 golden rules. Do...
