Leading a remote team is new for many managers. After the last few months, you’ve probably worked out many of the technical issues and settled into a rhythm of remote work. With businesses starting to go back to the office, some team members may remain remote due to childcare issues, pre-existing medical conditions that increase…
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The workplace had changed. As we start to loosen Covid-19 related restrictions, businesses are emerging from Coronavirus induced hibernation. These transitions back to work are gradual. Uncertainty will remain for months as threats of a second wave of coronavirus persist. In this new world leaders must be empathetic to keep teams engaged, cohesive and forward-focused….
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Working remotely is creating a new set of challenges for leaders as they support and stay connected with their remote teams. In previous blogs I have shared tips on working successfully remotely. Here are some further tips I have picked up from clients over the last week as they move to a new way of…
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With the onset of Coronavirus more companies are either introducing or increasing remote working. Remote management can feel like a totally different challenge than managing people you work side by side with. Things that work in an office don’t always translate exactly to remote employees. Here are some tips to help you manage remote employees…
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With millennials accounting for 75% of the workforce by 2030, it is time businesses to both acknowledge and accommodate their workstyles Managers often struggle with millennials wanting flexible work schedules and work-life balance, and the fact that they are typically not easily engaged. However, despite their bad press, millennials want to connect with their companies…
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Over the last year the importance of employee engagement and retention has continued to rise in businesses. Every company wants to attract and keep the best talent. The problem? Many employees in today’s job market quickly feel uninspired by their work, get bored after 2 years and start job hunting for something new. Not surprisingly…
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For all kinds of reasons your best employee’s can experience a performance slump at some point. As a manager, you may not always find an obvious way to get someone back on track, but the investment of energy you would need to turn this situation around is still so much less than what would be…
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Scott Peck in his book The Road Less Traveled says that “without discipline we can solve nothing.” The most successful people in life are disciplined. Fact. Discipline is made up of tools we use to cope with life’s problems and challenges. Below I list some of the key markers of discipline: Hard working. If we…
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In a recent survey, Gallup found that one in two employees have left a job due to a manager. So why are managers such a problem in today’s workplace? The truth is, managing people isn’t easy. It’s one of the hardest jobs out there. Unfortunately, not everyone has those skills; yet those people end up…
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As a coach, I’m always on the lookout for new inspiration and tools for helping others improve leadership. Learning about other people’s experiences, strategies, and ideas about leadership. Here are 5 of the best TED talks that summarise what makes great leaders Simon Sinek, “Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe” Simon Sinek affirms that…
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