Tag: leadership
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Skills and Performance Reviews Matter
Why Continual Skill and Performance Reviews Matter—Even for the Most Experienced OperatorsThe Experience Paradox: Staying Current in a Changing LandscapeAs an experienced professional, your skills and knowledge are invaluable. You’ve honed your expertise over years, perhaps decades, and you’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. However, the business landscape is constantly evolving. What was effective…
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Developing your skills
Developing your skillsIn today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, continuous skill development is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, the benefits of honing your skills are plentiful. This article explores why developing your professional skills is crucial, how it can benefit you and your team, and practical…
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How to Give Actionable Feedback to Employees: A Guide for Managers
Feedback is a vital tool for employee development, performance improvement, and organizational growth. However, not all feedback is created equal. To be truly effective, feedback must be actionable—meaning it should provide clear guidance that helps employees understand what they need to do differently or continue doing to succeed.In this article, we’ll explore the key principles…
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Cultivating Psychological Safety
Psychological Safety: A Cornerstone of Effective Leadership. In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, the concept of psychological safety has gained recognition as a crucial element for fostering innovation, employee well-being, and organisational success. Leaders who understand and create psychological safety within their teams not only improve the work environment but also drive better outcomes. In…
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Overcoming the Similar-to-Me Bias
Unlocking the Power of Diversity in Leadership. The Similar-to-Me bias, also known as the In-Group Bias, is a fascinating cognitive phenomenon deeply rooted in human psychology. It influences our thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours, often in subtle ways. Understanding the science and psychology behind this bias is essential for recognising its effects, especially in leadership, team dynamics,…
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Inclusive Leadership Essentials
The Eight Leadership Elements for a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace. In a dynamically changing world, the importance of inclusive leadership transcends mere rhetoric – it’s the key for unlocking your organisation’s full potential.Inclusive leaders do more than just accept diversity; they actively champion it, forging workplaces where every individual’s unique qualities are not only celebrated…
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Exploring Subtle Acts of Exclusion (or Microaggressions)
Unravelling Subtle Discrimination and Its ImpactOver the course of a day, marginalised individuals often encounter countless seemingly innocuous remarks: “You don’t look disabled.” “You’re reading too much into that.” “Normal people don’t do that.” “You’re being overly sensitive.”These microaggressions, while subtle and unintended, have a cumulative effect that perpetuates systemic bias. From inaccessible facilities to…
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Management v Leadership: unravelling two often mixed concepts
In the corporate landscape, “management” and “leadership” are often used interchangeably. But are they the same thing?Both are distinct concepts that operate with unique principles and ideologies. Management traditionally revolves around organising resources and ensuring efficiency, while leadership focuses on inspiring and guiding individuals towards a common goal. In this article, we delve into the…
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Story telling: Part three
In Part 3 of story telling, we look at how visuals add to your story and can help your story stay with your audience well after your conversation or presentation.
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Story telling: Part two
In this second part of story telling we dive deeper into the story elements to create more urgency and surprise (yes, even surprise) to hook your audience.