One of the key attributes of an employee is trust. Not just that they won’t pilfer the petty cash, but that when they say they will do something, they do it!
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Management and Publicity
Have you ever had a business conversation, or made a decision, that you thought would be better kept secret?Have you ever made a decision, and communicated it, only to find that people already know, but know something different from what you meant! Management is done on a public stage. Never forget that!
Continue readingCybersecurity
Do you ensure your computer systems are protected? Do you spend money on firewalls and expertise to keep the data you store safe? This is a necessary expense these days, necessary but not sufficient. Watch the video.
Continue readingPromoting a team member?
Are you thinking of promoting a team member to team leader? You should whenever possible but there are issues that need to be addressed!
Continue readingDull, menial jobs? NO! Just dull, menial managers!
How many times have you heard that you can’t expect people doing dull, menial jobs to be engaged in their work? I suppose it’s just as well that there are people stupid enough, that we don’t care about, to do them? Total twaddle. The people that say this have no idea what they are talking about, and I find it insulting! Enjoy the video!
Continue readingThe Employee Experience
What do I mean by Employee Experience? Why is it important? Did you know that half your new recruits start looking for their next job within a month of starting with you? Their experience of working for you is critical, as is their induction process. How do you get it right? Enjoy the video.
Continue readingHow to motivate a Team
So there you are, newly promoted to Team Leader. You probably got the job because you were the best at doing the team member’s work. Hopefully you received some training on how to lead a team? If you didn’t then please watch the video You will need to understand how money motivates (and doesn’t) and that your team’s motivation is now down to you to create. We have all seen Team Leaders who have skipped the training and believe their job is to continue to be the best, fastest most productive team member. They are often heard to say that the rest of the team is a hindrance not a help! We have all met them. Understanding how to motivate a Team is good for the health and prosperity of the team leader, the team and the employer. Let’s get started.
Continue readingHigh Performance Teams
Are you responsible for Team performance? Do you think about how to create high Team motivation? You know you are measured by how well your Team performs. You want to be better! Enjoy the video
Continue readingManaging people at work – the divine spark
How do you manage people? If you haven’t done it, you won’t know how difficult it can be. Sometimes, because it is difficult, managers hide behind their authority. Have you worked for someone like that? Unfortunately, far too few managers get proper training in how to manage people. Enjoy the video
Continue readingFun employee engagement activities
Fun employee engagement activities? Really? Is that what you’re searching for? Why don’t you make the work more fun? It is allowed you know! Watch the video and the other in the series, and you’ll see lots of ways you can make work fun. In fact, if it isn’t fun, you are not managing properly! I can help.
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