How reliable are your commitments? If you and your colleagues are bad at doing what you promised, here’s an quick guide to getting proper commitment. Have you been in meetings where lots of decisions are made but nothing gets done? Unless you finish the meeting agreeing “who will do what by when,” everyone in the meeting has wasted their time. In a business conversation, a decision states an intention, but a commitment holds you accountable. Although… read more →
In times of uncertainty, the default position is to put any business decisions on hold. We look at five ways of providing clarity for you and your organisation through periods of instability. We are living through uncertain times, both politically and economically, and one reaction is to put off making any decisions. Like many other business leaders, you may be waiting for a resolution before deciding what and where to… read more →
Jargon is far too commonly heard across the workplace. We are all culprits of using it at times, particularly if there is a ‘buzzword’ doing the rounds. But your colleagues, your peers and your employees can be left confused and uninspired when it becomes the norm to communicate in jargonese. Ultimately, you’re failing to get your ideas across. The language of leadership is free of jargon An effective leader will… read more →