Managers; are you task or people-oriented? Don’t worry, there’s no right or wrong answer. In the workplace, managers who focus on people help build good relationships and those who focus on tasks are the people who get things done. But if you want to build a high performing team, you need to balance tasks and … Read more
One of the biggest challenges that managers have had to navigate during the Coronavirus pandemic is managing virtual teams. Amid the jokes about employees working in their pyjamas and the complaints about ‘Zoom fatigue,’ the shift to remote working has proven to be a huge challenge. While it’s true that some businesses will naturally be … Read more
A while ago I sat down and used the experience gained from Customers I have worked with, to come up with The People Mentor packages. It has been an enlightening journey and has involved all my operational HR and continuous improvement experience. It was particularly satisfying for me to see that the skills I had … Read more
Do you have a vision for your business, but often feel like your team aren’t getting behind it? And are there signs that your team don’t feel valued and supported by you, either? Have you ever shared your vision with them, included them in decision-making, and encouraged them to contribute ideas? If not, then you … Read more
Have you ever been part of a high-performing team, where everyone worked together towards a shared set of goals, where everyone knew their role, and there was plenty of mutual respect, cooperation and collaboration? Do you remember looking forward to going to work every day? Or have you been on the other end of the … Read more
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Supporting a team member with cancer
