3 Steps to Banishing Bullying in an SME – A Manager’s Guide

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

5 Things You Need To Know Before I Transform You and Your Team

If you are considering working with me you will want to know what to expect. You might think I’m going to parachute in, solve all your problems and then disappear like Mary Poppins, unfortunately it doesn’t work like that. To get the most out of our work together and to maximise the results for your … Read more

Difficult Conversations – Understand the Different Types and How to Make Them Easier

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What is the top HR most expensive mistake? Per People Management, it is avoiding those difficult conversations. The CMI (Thursday 02 July 2020) cite the trickiest conversations as: 1. Pay packets – 33% 2. Inappropriate behaviour in the workplace – 31% 3. Feedback on poor performance – 30% 4. Promotions – 23% 5. Sex – … Read more

Top Tips to make Operational Leadership Easier and More Powerful

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

How To Create A Sense of Belonging in the Workplace

Creating a sense of belonging in the workplace is a fundamental human need, and to create a harmonious and productive workplace where employees want to be, leaders need to work on creating a sense of belonging at work.   Here’s how to create a sense of belonging in the workplace.   Work on breaking down barriers in the … Read more