General Norman Schwarzkopf summarised everything he had learned about leadership in his thirty-plus years in the US Army in two rules, one of which he called (for reasons unknown and unexplained) rule number thirteen. Rule Thirteen was “When in charge, take charge.” In his remarks that evening he emphasised the second phrase – take charge – encouraging his young cadets… Read more →
In 2015, U.S. organizations spent approximately $70 billion on training. Smaller companies spent around $1,105 per employee on average, not taking into account the productivity lost while the employee was out. Larger companies often doubled this investment. Clearly employers understand the importance of training, and are willing to devote resources to it; however, it’s rare that these organizations see a… Read more →
In the War for Talent, employee benefits have great power. A recent report from the insurance company Aflac, details just how powerful a role benefits play in attracting and retaining good people. The 2016 Aflac WorkForces Report is a study of employee benefits that examined benefits trends, and attitudes. Employers are in for a bumpy ride As the economy has… Read more →
The following 10 steps are for managers who lead culturally diverse teams: 1. Identify the strengths of your management style so far. These qualities have led you to where you are now and are right at hand. Name them and describe how they support you. 2. Find out which ones may cause “natural difficulty” because they are not on the same spectrum… Read more →
Coaching and development. Managers need both skills and knowledge to execute HR responsibilities. Make sure the necessary coaching and development is in place. This will give them confidence in effectively managing their duties. Be honest. If you are introducing a new strategy or policy and it will involve a lot of line managers’ time and resources, be honest with them and… Read more →
A quotation by Anette Prehn on re-framing your leadership mindset..
Leadership today is more challenging than ever due to the accelerating pace of change and escalating complexity of the world around us. One necessary way of responding to these challenges is by improving how an organisation’s top leaders work together to manage the business. Some believe the ultimate measure of a senior leadership team’s success is the organisation’s results. And… Read more →
Organisations are struggling with how to effectively identify, attract and retain high-potential talent. The ability to recognise high-potential talent builds an organisation’s competitive advantage for the future and allows an organisation to fill mission-critical roles. There is a problem with the effectiveness of organisations to identify these high-potential employees, and many organisations lack formal, high-potential development programmes. The adoption of… Read more →
Retaining the best employees is difficult, especially when the economy is on the rise and new opportunities are opening up all around. But keeping your talent is essential if you want to remain competitive. As economies around the world improve and labor markets tighten, retaining top talent becomes increasingly difficult. Keeping those great people is critical to maintaining your competitive… Read more →
No one would dispute that reviewing hundreds of unwanted emails is a total waste of time. But that is just one issue; we are assaulted by countless messages and alerts. Even when we want to concentrate on our work, it is almost impossible to focus. And when we are tempted to put off doing what is important, YouTube and other… Read more →