I recently came across an interesting piece of research from the Institute of Employment Studies. While it’s 15 years old, nonetheless it’s still relevant for
Category: Management
The number one priority for a manager? Self-awareness
Developing and sustaining self-awareness ought to be at the top of the list for every boss – Bob Sutton in Good Boss, Bad Boss If
Five reasons you should use coaching as part of your management approach
You know you should be adapting your management style to the needs of your different staff. And you know there are times when a coaching
How to ensure your staff really understand your expectations
Unclear or misunderstood expectations can lead to a drop in performance, along with conflict between a manager and a team member. This is an issue
How to have a challenging discussion
This is one of the common issues to come up during my individual and group coaching sessions. Being able to challenge a colleague in a
How to have a difficult conversation that goes well
There’s a saying, isn’t there, that people are more afraid of public speaking than jumping out of an airplane? Or something like that. I’m pretty
