Many moons ago I can recall walking into a huge storm from two of my team members. I was young and inexperienced and really struggled with how to deal with it. I met with both members and listened to their side of the argument. It was all about the previous manager sharing work out and … Read more
That moment when you realise you misjudged the situation, and the team took you the wrong way or the whole thing went wrong. You feel like hiding away. You just want to go into a deep funk! This is the very time when you need to seek feedback and reflect on what went well and … Read more
You have an idea about how you want to take the team or business forward but you don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and stuck, or you need to lead your team through a period of change and everything feels uncertain. What can you do, apart from running around like a headless … Read more
The move to remote and hybrid working has brought many practical challenges for managers. It has forced businesses to adapt normal working practices and procedures, and disciplinary procedures are no exception. Can you carry out a disciplinary when working remotely? Now that we are returning to workplaces and in many cases working with a hybrid … Read more
For some of us, it’s a long time since we were in the playground, but sometimes when we are in the workplace, it can feel like we are right back there. Whether you have been a victim of workplace bullying or you have witnessed it, you’ll know that it creates a very negative and toxic … Read more
