There’s a lot of pressure on team managers to understand and respond to the different needs of different team members. Many of the managers I
Tag: Management
How to manage a hybrid team
The article discusses the ongoing impact of the pandemic on work, particularly concerning hybrid working models. Many organizations have adopted hybrid work, mixing on-site and remote employees, yet challenges persist in managing relationships, communication, and collaboration within teams. Benefits of hybrid working include increased motivation and a broader talent pool, while drawbacks involve feelings of isolation and communication issues. To foster effective hybrid teams, the article highlights the importance of purposeful management, high-quality communication, performance-based evaluation over presence, and maintaining relationships. Managers are encouraged to balance team support with self-care and utilize innovative communication strategies to enhance connection and engagement.
How to create a psychologically safe team culture
Psychological safety is often misunderstood; it’s not about unrestricted freedom of speech or creating a soft environment. Instead, it enables challenging conversations while maintaining relationships. Dr. Hayley Lewis emphasizes developing a team culture through clearly defined values, artefacts, norms, and leadership behavior. She outlines four stages of psychological safety, focusing on inclusion, the safety to learn, the freedom to contribute, and the ability to challenge ideas. Effective teams experience benefits such as improved communication, innovation, and commitment. Leaders should reflect on their influence on team culture and aim for continuous growth to foster a psychologically safe environment.
Successful change communication
Season one episode eight saw Rachel Miller join as my guest expert. Rachel is one of the UK’s (if not the world’s) leading experts in
Psychological Capital: A powerful resource to help you through uncertainty and tough times
I’ve been giving a lot of talks this year to help people better handle uncertainty and the tough times being experienced in many sectors and
What to do if you don’t agree with the change you’re being asked to manage
In season one, episode seven of my podcast, I share five key tips for managing workplace change. Emphasizing the value of peer support, I highlight the importance of safe spaces for managers to discuss their feelings. This brief episode encourages reaching out to trusted colleagues for a productive conversation.