The typical 9-5 work day can seem long sometimes, especially in the hours after lunch. Often times, productivity can take a nosedive in the latter half of the work day. Other times, employees may find it challenging to muster up the motivation to fire away on all cylinders so early in the morning. But without […]
Employees are the building blocks of your business. The stronger the team you’ve assembled, the more robust that business will be. If that team falters in any way, however, it can have consequences that impact the company as a whole. That’s why it’s so important to invest in your employees in every possible way, especially […]
No one ever said that managing a team would be easy, but what happens when you are responsible for various teams throughout every level of your organisation? It can be a real nightmare trying to achieve higher team performance if you don’t have management strategies in place. Although each department may have different goals, […]
A common misconception about leadership skills is that you either have them or you don’t. It’s said that these skills can’t be learned and that it’s the luck of the draw. Well, what if we told you that this is wrong and that leadership skills can’t just be learned at university, but can even be […]
Despite the transformation that has happened in the world of business – from introducing flexible hours, telecommuting, all the way to freelancing – it seems that the elusive idea of balance is still a work in progress. Companies are starting to realise just how essential overall happiness and fulfillment is for their employees to […]
If you’re like most leaders, chances are you experienced challenges with delegating tasks to your team in the beginning. Perhaps you still find it difficult to delegate. Many of us tend to be of the mind that ‘if you want it done right, it’s best to do it yourself.’ However, there’s a problem with this […]
In the digital age, every company has an online presence. In fact, most have more than one: a website, a slew of social media profiles, and a number of other virtual networking forums. But it isn’t enough to simply stitch together a few web pages and call it a day. Your online presence is one […]
If you’re a leader in your workplace, chances are you’ve had difficulty getting your team to collaborate well at least a few times in your career, whether with each other or with outsiders from different companies or departments. Teamwork is a vital part of the modern workplace, so if your team isn’t as cooperative […]
As they say, “communication is key.” And effective communication is especially essential to a fully functioning workplace. As a leader, you rely on communication in almost every aspect of your role, whether you’re communicating in board meetings, vision casting sessions, emails, performance overviews, and more. In the absence of healthy communication practices, workplaces can often […]
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan Whether you’re burning to step up to a management role in your existing workplace, or reinvent yourself as a leader in a whole new industry, this blog is all about getting you there. We’ll walk you through […]