What motivates staff at work?
Most when asked this question would usually say it could be money, safety, security or pressure that drives employees at work. When a...
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How to improve your Middle Managers?
Middle Managers are an important part of a corporate strategy. Their knowledge of processes and networking make them powerful leaders....
Managing Remote Teams
I have visited many councils during the recent amalgamation period. Many managers have discussed with me the logistics of managing team...
5 Dysfunctions of a Team
Renowed author Patrick Lencioini in his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team reminds us that leadership requires courage and insight. The...
How to improve your Middle Managers?
Middle Managers are an important part of a corporate strategy. Their knowledge of processes and networking make them powerful leaders....
What motivates staff at work?
Most when asked this question would usually say it could be money, safety, security or pressure that drives employees at work. When a...
Mental Health at Work
Recent research concluded that 1 million Australians live with depression and 2 million Australians live with anxiety. It is likely that...
"Wellness rather than illness"
Mentally Healthy workplaces benefits: you your colleagues and your organisation. It is better for everyone. Heads up reports some mental...
Managing Remote Teams
I have visited many councils during this amalgamation period. Many managers have discussed with me the logistics of managing team members...
What matters in Manager/Employee relationships during change
I have been asked to talk to a group of Human Resource managers involved in the current amalgamations of NSW Councils. The request was...
Know the difference between team coaching and group facilitation
Adapted from Business Coaching Wisdom and Practice, Unlocking the Secrets of Business Coaching: Sunny Stout-Rostron (2009) Confusion...
Why Brain Science Matters in Leadership Development
Daniel Goleman and Daniel Siegel discuss brainpower and how understanding the brain can impact on your leadership. Want to help your...
3 Things Managers Should Do Every Day
In Leading Teams, Hill, L.A and LineBack, K reminded us that every day Managers struggle with being a Manager and getting done what they...
Improve your bottom line by hiring the right employee?
Using the right selection tools can identify candidates work style, understand their core drivers and recognize patterns of behaviour...
Is your group vulnerable to Groupthink?
The term Groupthink was coined by social psychologist Irving Janis (1972). Groups can enhance our progress but they can also apply...
High performing teams don't happen by accident.
When I presented at a HR conference in Sydney I challenged the audience on the question, "How many actively chose the members of their...
Better Fit Recruitment = Better Workplace
Do you have a revolving door of Managers? Are your Senior Executives and Managers not performing as you expected? This is a very common...
Positive Psychology
How positive are you in your workplace? Is the glass half full or half empty? Or does it really matter? When Martin Seligman became...