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Team development strategies to lift productivity
Ever worked with a high performing team where things just ripped along? There was high energy, constructive disagreements, proactive solution finding? This team nirvana is possible, if we cultivate the right conditions for the team.
Read MoreTeam development with the Culture Compass
Leaders are worried about their team culture. Disengagement is starting to creep in as the pandemic wears on. Now is the perfect time to reset and refresh what matters most to you and your team, regardless of where you are working from. It’s a great opportunity to reinvigorate - and insulate - your team from culture decay.
Read MoreThis skill can help you master the people stuff of team development
What brand of leadership do you support? Tough and firm? Forceful and strong? Charismatic and inspiring? Silent and sure? There is one brand of leadership that trumps all, and this people skill is the competitive edge.
Read MoreTeam development strategies for when stress hits
Banging doors, swearing, and raised voices. Stressed out staff don’t always behave in the most professional way. As leaders, what can we do to prevent these outbursts?
Read MoreCreate a leadership mindset that's ON for innovation
Now is the time to innovate, to get set up for the new normal, to be on the front foot as we tiptoe through the covid tulips. But let’s face it, who has the energy for innovation right now? Change is hard at the best of times, let alone when we are still juggling the uncertainty of a pandemic world. Ugh. Yet innovate we must, or face the oblivion of irrelevance. Here’s how to enthuse your team (and yourself) with innovation energy.
Read MoreHow to make team development events meaningful
It is with great joy I am running my first live, in person training event since armageddon March 12. That’s nearly three months! Gathering in person is a serious commitment when it’s so easy to stay at home. We’ve got to make it special and meaningful. Here’s how.
Read MoreA leadership approach for 'not-to-be-missed' team events
Since the shut down, the absence of events has either been a blessing or a curse. One thing is for sure, it’s made us rethink the ones we do by default. When we are allowed to gather once more, in small or bigger groups, events will need careful consideration.
Read MoreLeadership strategies for resetting the team
How are you feeling right now? How is the team doing? Thinking of reopening the office, or do you have a semi-open one now? With no end in sight, the pandemic is draining our collective mojo. Anxiety is taxing and people are exhausted. We can however put a line in the sand. We have made it through the first stage of the pandemic, from crisis control to whatever you want to call this current state of affairs. Now is the perfect time to undertake a team reset. Here’s how.
Read MoreLeadership strategies for motivating remote teams
Same day, same four walls. How is cabin fever? If you’re struggling, chances are your team is too. Let’s take a look at what we can do to help each other stay sane.
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Read MoreTeam development: the best of both worlds?
Wouldn’t it be nice to cherry pick the best parts of your top performers? The charisma of Janet with the quality work of James? The genius of Tania with the easy going nature of Josh? Does such a well-rounded entity exist? Sadly, no. But we can learn to manage the shadow and light of each.
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A leadership framework for outstanding team chemistry
“Please wash up after yourself. I’m not your mother.” Good ole passive aggressive notes in the workplace! It’s but one of the ways we erode team harmony and foster poor feelings. Great team chemistry needs simple agreements to start with. Do you have the fundamentals in place?
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#1 Factor of Boundless Team Development
Losing good staff is a serious bummer. It’s disruptive and costly. Our Boundless Team falters as we scramble to fill the void left behind. As a leader, it’s hard not to feel hurt and betrayed by someone we value deciding to leave. The default is to simmer with resentment and blame them for lack of loyalty.
If we don’t ask, “Could I have done anything differently?” we miss an opportunity to improve. The first area to look at improving is an underrated one: recognition. It’s a simple thing to implement, with astounding results.
Consider this insight from O.C Tanner*:
Read MoreHow to nail that new leadership role
Let’s face it, when we finally get that role we've been seeking as leader in an amazing organisation, we can’t wait to get our hands dirty and put our stamp on the place. After all, that’s why they hired us, right? To bring new perspective from different experience. We’re meant to improve things. They expect change.
Here’s what happens...
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