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The global pandemic has created a fog of uncertainty which has engulfed most organisations. Doubling down on costs, shortening planning horizons and troubleshooting the real issues and challenges required to survive, has been the order of the day around the private sector world. This is a totally understandable short term reaction to the threats C-19 created. This tyranny of the…
The recent lock-down and remote working has been a nightmare for micro-managers everywhere. The inability to control all aspects of work in their area of accountability has caused increased stress and worry, pushing several micro-managers close to the edge. Conversely, those managers who are used to delegating and implicitly trust their team to get on with their tasks and to…
The challenge of Covid-19 is a once in a lifetime event for leadership teams to face. The sheer scale and complexity of the challenge and the amount of unknowns has created a totally understandable short term reaction, based mostly around the immediate need to survive. As the lock-down restrictions are beginning to ease there now needs to be a re-focus…
The call to action for Leaders that the C-19 crisis is exposing
The call to action for Leaders that the C-19 crisis is exposing
Essential areas of focus for leaders at this time
I have worked from home for over 25 years and for me at least it is where I do my most productive work. However, I recognise that this is evidently not true for everyone. Here are some hints and tips that I share in the hope makes working from home easier and more productive for you too. Know when you…
The future is uncertain, of this at least we can be certain. Leaders are peddlers of hope and as such they have to hone their ability to see through the mists of time and sensibly predict what the future may hold. For leaders who like certainty and facts this is a dangerous business for sure, but if they don’t at…
How to get the most value from this regular meeting without too much ego getting in the way! We all hate being judged and this dislike often fuels unproductive behaviour and a lot of wasted energy in the performance review process. This short article explores how to avoid this waste of time and energy, and gives some pointers on how…
Leaders Beware: The behaviours that got you promoted will not necessarily be the behaviours that enable you to succeed in a leadership role Leaders get promoted for a variety of reasons, some within their zone of influence, some outside. The humility required to realise this reality is a key ingredient for leaders to succeed in their new role. The lessons…