As a manager, getting your team to work together like a well-oiled machine is one of your most important (and toughest) jobs. You might have a team made up of brilliant individuals with unique strengths but it’s up to you to get everyone pulling in the same direction. How can you achieve this? I think … Read more
There you are, you’ve decided now is the time to change roles and you are excited but at the same time nervous as hell. You’ve taken on the role of the Operational Lead. How are you going to make the right impression but at the same time make the changes needed? Let’s start with what … Read more
The past year has given managers a crash course in leading through uncertainty and change, and because the challenges are far from over, this means that you will have to step up to support and motivate your team like never before. Think of yourself as the coach that has to rally the team at half-time … Read more
The Covid-19 situation continues and looks set to continue for many months more. For leaders, this has been a testing time. It has been unsettling with lots of uncertainty for everyone. Now is the time to take stock and look to the future and recognise what your business needs. We have started seeing more kindness … Read more
As a leader, how do you get everyone pulling in the same direction? How do you motivate your team and inspire them to work hard and achieve great things? Some managers use coercion or control to get things done, and while this might get your team to do what you want, they won’t be doing … Read more
How to address a drop in productivity
Supporting a team member with cancer
