We all like to think that we are good and effective leaders. We think the style of leadership we adopt is perfect for achieving success. But if we were to undergo analysis, would that analysis match what we think? When I consider the leadership styles that I have experienced, I can safely say that I […]
Now this is a question that we have been seeking the answer to for decades and I am sure we will continue to study this for decades to come. One thing is for certain is that there is not currently a definitive answer to this. When I consider this question myself, I automatically reflect on […]
Recruitment and Selection From our last blog, we know that people use this phrase daily in organisations without fully understanding it. It’s not always clear what the difference between recruitment and selection is. And whilst not completely essential on a day to day basis an understanding of the terms could help us to split the […]
Motivated or Wading through Custard? Have you ever noticed how things seem much easier when people are motivated? Trying to get things done when we are unmotivated is like trying to wade through custard – very difficult! As a manager, I like to surround myself with motivated staff. They are the ones who like to […]
It’s the second month of the New Year and many of us have made and broken resolutions! For me it’s ‘I’m going to lose weight and do more exercise’. Have you ever wondered why many of us (including myself), fail to see these changes through? I know if I have a healthy diet and exercise more, […]
Pointless Meetings! I have attended an immense number of meetings where I have sat there and wondered why? Why am I here? What is the purpose of me being here? What is the objective of this meeting? And what else could I be doing rather than being sat here? And I am definitely not the […]