How to apply skills and knowledge to help in the development of others
Training staff is at the bottom of priorities for many companies. However, those who are leaders of the pack know that training and development exercises are not a waste of money. Quite the contrary, top managers see them as an investment in the human potential of the company. The goal of any training program, […]
The ability to think creatively is essential within all areas of life. Creative thinking allows us to conjure up new, innovative ways of doing things, and this has proven to have a strong impact on business results. An obvious component of marketing and design, creativity spans beyond departments like these, well into internal strategies. For […]
Knowledge is power, and you don’t stumble across it by chance. According to Abigail Adams on Brainy Quote, “Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” Sadly, too many companies aren’t doing themselves and their employees a favor by providing a culture of learning. […]
Funny enough, most businesses don’t bother evolving with the times when it comes to recruitment. Instead, they use the tried and tested methods which have served them well in the past. In many ways, it’s easy to see why this is a tempting decision. They know these tactics are effective, so why change? The […]
Introducing a new employee to your company can be challenging. On one hand, you’re likely to be excited; confident that you have hired the right person, and keen to see them explore their potential. On the other hand, the interview process is rarely sufficient in giving you anything beyond a superficial insight into how a […]
When business managers bring up the subject of a staff retreat to their teams, it can often elicit moans and groans. While booking a hotel as your venue will alleviate some of the complaints, you know the extra expense will damage your bank balance. The cheaper way to run a staff retreat is to […]
One of the most important planning any organization should invest in is in a Leadership Pipeline. Succession planning is the process where you ensure that you will never have a key role open for which another employee is not prepared. The more Senior the role, the more important succession planning becomes. In fact, one […]
One of the biggest disservices that we do as leaders is not taking the time necessary to develop our teams. One-on-One’s can be a broken system, with direct reports often believing that the whole experience just feels like a “check this off my to-do list” type of process. Do we still need One on Ones? […]
Companies with a solid strategy to recognize members of their team enjoy stronger engagement, increased employee morale, a devoted spirit of customer service, and lower turnover rates. If you treat your employees as if they were your best customers, they will become loyal brand advocates who are more engaged with your customers and your business […]
A leader has more demands on their time than they can possibly fill. It can be easy to get caught up wanting to do everything yourself. It just seems easier than having to spend your time showing someone else what they need to do. Delegation skills are not something that always comes naturally. You want […]