Delivering a great presentation is all well and good, but have you ever thought about the best way to end a talk in a way that does justice? In his book "The Lost Art of the Great Speech", writer Richard Dowis explains seven ways you...
Having exceptional time management skills is key for getting things done. It's the backbone of productivity and a skill all managers and leaders should strive to master. But if you're currently not the best at it, what can you do to sharpen up your skills?...
While empathy can sometimes be dismissed as a touchy-feely concept in business, it's actually a vital part of effective leadership. Without it, you're unable to relate and listen to your employees, understand the needs of your customers, or consider the wider impact of your business...
I have a love/hate relationship with meetings. When they're done right, they're a valuable tool for communication and collaboration. But too often they're done wrong, and act as robbers of everybody's time. We need a re-think on the purpose of meetings. How can you get...
When it comes down to it, the responsibility for a team's behaviour rests on its leader. They're the ones that set the tone and expectations, and should therefore be accountable. But what's the best way to get your employees to behave as you expect them...
It's an awe-inspiring feeling when you witness someone that's a master of presenting and speaking. But you should never feel like you speaking the same way is an impossibility. Speaking like a natural is a skill like any other that you can learn. Here are...
Supporting your employees mental health can be a tricky thing to manage. You need to give them space to be their own person but also support them when they need help. One way you can foster good mental health is by choosing your employee benefits...
Millennials are making up a greater proportion of the workforce every day. As such, it's important that leaders and managers know how to work with and lead them. What is it that makes millennials tick? Here are four things that define their mindset when it...
There are only 24 hours in a day. No matter how rich, powerful or intelligent you are, this is a fact you can't change. Strong time management skills, therefore, are a must. Knowing how to use time wisely not only improves your performance, but your...
Employees can be a key driver in growing your business, but not without investing in them. These four tips and team leader training can help organisations identify weak areas of their talent management strategy, and improve them over time to turn staff into an...
Three words that should never be spoken in the workplace: Just Google it. Mentorship programs are a valued strategy that can help cut turnover rates and position new and experienced employees alike to develop their skills and drive success in the company....
Conflicts are a reality of the workplace - and they are certainly not the end of the world. The important thing to know it how to effectively deal with a conflict when it crops out. This article will explore some of the most effective conflict...
Being assertive as a leader doesn't mean being pushy or aggressive, it simply means being honest and direct in your communications. It turns out, a little assertion can help leaders a lot. In this article we'll explore the benefits of assertiveness and how to embrace...
It's easy to get off track with your work or procrastinate - you may even be doing it right now. Effective time management is often the key to a project's success from a stakeholder perspective. Here are five tips to help you ensure your team...
In-house fighting, lack of collaboration and poor productivity levels - we've seen it all before. These are the difficult parts of leadership, but certainly not impossible to overcome. Taking a people management course and following these tips should get your team back on track....
We've all had a bad day at work, but for some people those begin to pile up. Workplace stress is unfortunately part of the territory with demanding jobs, but early intervention can help an employee overcome it. Know the warning signs and be able to...
Staff training and professional development can help employees grow their industry-specific knowledge and advance in their career - both are great for business. Find out the three reasons why your organisation should invest in its workforce this year....
The holiday season is an exciting time for everyone but sometimes all this excitement can result in lower productivity levels. How do you prevent that?...
Boosting employee performance is key to running a successful company - luckily it's not as hard as it seems. Here are four tips to help you get started....
Building a great reputation at work is tough and takes a long time, but these tricks (and behaviours to avoid) will help you get there....