There is a great deal of published academic work on what drives engagement and likewise a range of opinions on what the key drivers or enablers of employee engagement are. This article draws on the great work of the McLeod Report on enhancing organisational performance through employee engagement and their Global Workforce Study (2007-2008) report […]
Much has been said over the last couple of months about the need for better leadership in times of crisis. I would like to share some thoughts and strategies with you of how you can be a more effective leader during times of uncertainty and unprecedented change. In a nutshell, it’s all about knowing the […]
One thing is for sure, there’s little chance of escaping behavioural profiling these days, but what is it and how can it improve performance in your workplace? Behavioural profiling is basically the “science” of working out what makes an individual tick. Their motivators, their needs, and their common traits and behaviours. Today, behavioural profiling is […]
One of my favourite sayings in business and in life is, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, bring your team.” Success in small business is all about partnerships; with your suppliers, with your customers and with your employees. For a partnership to be sustainable, it needs to […]
There’s no doubt, if it’s ever happened to you, you know that being micromanaged is frustrating. Although well-intentioned, micromanagers often mistake their ‘over-involvement’ and directions as a leadership strength and fail to recognise that it may be eroding trust, stifling innovation and holding back growth within their team. So, how do you spot a micromanager, […]
I’ve got to admit, it’s kind of tempting the idea that if you were to assemble a team of the best individuals in your organisation that it will become a high performing team. Unfortunately, it’s dead wrong! In the quest to decode the ingredients of successful teams, researchers at Google in an initiative called Project […]
If you’re like many business owners, a time comes when you realise something needs to change if your business potential is to be reached. But have you ever considered that talking to a business coach could be one of the best first steps you can take? So what is business coaching, and how can it […]
“You just can’t expect loyalty from employees anymore,” is a common lament heard across many industries today and in my view, it’s entirely correct. However, the cause of reduced employee loyalty is not so much about the employees as it is about employers failing to recognise the needs and expectations of employees in a competitive […]
