Archive for 'People Management'
More places to find our articles
Posted on29. Aug, 2011 by susan.
As well as writing this blog, did you know I also write for other websites, e-zines and blogs? You will find my writing on the Leading Minds Academy, Dot Com Women, Planner Lounge and HR Daily Community websites, with different and relevant articles. Here are links to recent articles on those sites: Are you an [...]
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Four simple questions to bring you more referrals
Posted on05. Apr, 2011 by susan.
A couple of weeks back, I was eating lunch with a business colleague I’ve known for years when she asked “What is it exactly that you can do for my clients?” We talk all the time about why ‘referral clients’ are the best clients. We know why we want them and having clients referred to [...]
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Looking for fresh ideas? Ask your staff!
Posted on14. Mar, 2011 by susan.
The people working for you are an often untapped source of ideas. Companies such as Google and Apple are renowned for their ability to use this resource. Are you making the most of yours? Tomorrow I’m facilitating an annual strategic planning day for a client I’ve been coaching since 2004. As an established and successful [...]
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What makes a good manager?
Posted on07. Feb, 2011 by susan.
What makes ‘a good manager’? Leadership Management Australasia (LMA) released a summary of the key findings of the Leadership, Employment and Direction (LEAD) Survey in December 2010. This list of ’22 Characteristics of Good Managers’ makes interesting reading. How many can you check off for yourself or your managers? Is trustworthy and open in approach [...]
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Is ignorance really bliss?
Posted on31. Jan, 2011 by susan.
“When ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” – Thomas Gray, 1742. We often hear this quote, but would living by it be a useful strategy? In business and at work, as in other areas of life, we may experience: 1. Blissful ignorance – not knowing you don’t know. Often comes before a crisis! [...]
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Top 10 of 2010
Posted on10. Jan, 2011 by susan.
We’re ready for a big year in 2011! Before we get too far into the new year and a new decade, we decided to take a look back and compile this list for you, of the favourite posts from our blog in 2010. In case you missed any of them, you can read them right [...]
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December? Already? Really? Really!
Posted on06. Dec, 2010 by susan.
It’s common at this time of year for us to wonder where the year has gone… Perhaps you’re also wondering what you’ve actually achieved this year, especially if you didn’t start 2010 with some clear goals in mind. As we reflect on the past year and prepare for the next, consider starting a ‘done’ list [...]
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‘Tis the season to be jolly…
Posted on30. Nov, 2010 by susan.
It’s the time of the year for the annual Christmas party ‘do and don’t’ list. You can find our checklist elsewhere on this blog. We have the kind permission of leadership expert, Stephen Bell of iHR Australia, to share the following article with our readers. While conceding that it is “tiresome” for HR to send out the [...]
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Three things you should know about yourself
Posted on23. Nov, 2010 by susan.
…and anyone you employ! Talking to a client yesterday about the potential to promote a staff member, I was reminded (again) of the power of awareness of our strengths and limitations. Whether you’re hiring new staff or developing existing staff, positive change has to start from a point of knowledge and acknowledgement. Even if you [...]
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Your easy performance management checklist
Posted on15. Nov, 2010 by susan.
Viewers of last Wednesday’s webinar were suprised to learn that most performance management processes are a big waste of time. How do you assess the value of your process? Here’s an easy checklist: 1. Do you have all the information you need to set meaningful goals ? 2. Do all your employees get to have a [...]
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