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Workplace training - from the employee's perspective

Workplace training – from the employee’s perspective

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Employees and their managers view training from different perspectives, and recent surveys highlight the strategies necessary for training initiatives to consistently produce a measurable impact on loyalty and productivity. Many managers believe employees are overwhelmed with current responsibilities and generally uninterested in new training activities. They say time is short, budgets are limited and there is no point in providing… Read more →

The difference between Groups and Teams

The difference between Groups and Teams

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Do the members of your team view themselves as a group of individuals who work independently of one another, or as a collection of individuals who work interdependently with each other? Read on to learn 6 key differences between ‘Groups’ and ‘Teams’. GROUPS TEAMS Members think they are grouped together for administrative purposes only. Individuals work independently; sometimes at cross purposes… Read more →

Is your workplace culture collaborating or tolerating?

Is your workplace culture collaborating or tolerating?

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Too often, organisations breed a culture of competition in which employees, departments and offices tolerate each other instead of collaborating with one another. But if an organisation breaks down internal silos and works in harmony, then it can partake in meaningful discussions that ultimately will push innovation forward. In developing this collaborative climate, organisations must first have the support of… Read more →

The role of a leader

The role of a leader

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A leader’s role is complex and multifaceted. Being a leader means showing others the path to follow in a way that motivates them to follow you. A leader takes actions to influence others’ thinking or guide their behaviour. Leading involves directing and inspiring performance and often pioneering as well. Organisation leadership includes all this and much more. More is expected… Read more →

Ethics and integrity in your organisation

Ethics and integrity in your organisation

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Every leader of an organisation knows there are some aspects of work that are discretionary and other aspects with procedures that must be followed exactly. Do your people know what these discretionary and non-discretionary areas are? Discretionary areas of organisations are those situations where you and your employees have room to manoeuvre, compromise, bargain and make deals within established boundaries. These… Read more →

Qualities of Effective Leaders

Qualities of Effective Leaders

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Leadership is the quality which makes a person stand out from other employees. It is a characteristic associated with a person who has certainty in their speech and actions, compassion for their coworkers, can handle pressure under difficult circumstances, and is always ready to fight for the rights of their employees. Leadership does vary to some extent depending on the role… Read more →

5 steps for tackling your role as a new leader

5 steps for tackling your role as a new leader

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Useful pointers on how one should handle their new leadership role.  Few of us are natural-born leaders. If you’re new to a leadership role and trying to figure out how to become a better leader, or if you just need to brush up on your leadership skills a bit, keep reading. Here are 5 things you can do to become a… Read more →

11 tips to get your team motivated

11 tips to get your team motivated

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Here are 11 tips to motivate your team. Make these tips a part of your routine and they will become part of who you are as a leader. Your employees will feel better about themselves and motivated to continue to do their job well. And, as a result, you’ll feel good about yourself and your job as well. Offer yourself… Read more →

Winning the loyalty and support of your employees

Winning the loyalty and support of your employees

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Be proactive in making the most of your opportunity to earn the support and loyalty of your employees. Here are a few tips and reminders of how you can show your best managerial and leadership qualities, and positively influence those around you: Take a personal interest in your employees Never view employees as only a means to an end Treat… Read more →

Cross-functional and cross-cultural team alignment

Cross-functional and cross-cultural team alignment

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A cross-functional team is a group of employees from different functions within an organisation – such as human resources, information technology, marketing and finance – who all focus on specific objectives and have the responsibility to work as a team to achieve shared goals. Cross-cultural teams, on the other hand, are made up of people from different social and professional… Read more →