Has anyone ever said to you, “I need to give you some constructive criticism”? Did you feel yourself putting up your guard, even just a little bit? Most of us would answer yes. All but the most confident people feel at least a little apprehensive when they hear those words. The problem is, when people …
We understand that networking isn’t on everyone’s to-do list. It may be time-consuming, downright embarrassing at times, and immensely taxing, depending on your personality. When your schedule is already jam-packed with work and family obligations, the last thing you want to do is mingle with strangers at yet another cocktail party. There’s no doubt, though, …
In our last article, we asked the question – Do you want to transform from a boss into a leader? If you’re here reading this article, we’re assuming the answer is: YES! It is often easier to start out as a leader instead of shifting from a boss into a leader. This is because your …
In the world of business, we have bosses…and then we have leaders. If you are a manager, supervisor, or business owner, you should carefully analyse your managerial style and assess whether you’re a boss or a leader within your corporation. Anyone can be a boss. Well, perhaps not anyone, but it is far easier to …
Running a business is an easy feat; it takes a village to run it, and I am not being literal here; if you own a medium enterprise, you ought to have a dedicated team behind you for the smooth running of your business. Human resources play a vital role in this, most of us know …
It’s no secret; as times change, companies must change too. Surely you have wondered what an agile workspace means, the advantages it can offer for your organization and the differences between this flexible workspace and traditional project management methods. This article will answer these questions and explore the benefits of agile working for your teams. …
Group communication plays a crucial role in a workplace and two important features of this form of communication are teamwork and leadership. So, let’s start with teamwork. Teamwork At some point of your life, you will have to work as a part of a team at either at the university or at work. In addition, …
Successful leadership in today’s fast-moving, global environment will require cultivating creative, flexible and resilient thinkers who can effectively lead through the current crisis while simultaneously positioning their organization to survive the next one. As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold and its long-term ramifications remain unclear, conducting postmortems and defining lessons learned can seem premature. …
There has never been a better time to develop your leadership skills. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Millennial Survey, millennials will comprise 75% of the global workforce by 2025. Think about that statistic for a moment because the implications are enormous. Within a few years, Baby Boomers will have all but completed the handoff of leadership …