Archive for 'Motivaton'
Critical skill shortage 5: Technical skills
Posted on04. Jul, 2011 by susan.
Welcome to the final article in this series based on data about skills shortages in the banking and finance sector, collected in the Kelly Skills at Work 2010 study. See our blog for previous articles on this topic. All the skills we looked at previously in this series – communication, problem solving and decision making, [...]
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Critical skill shortage 4: People management
Posted on20. Jun, 2011 by susan.
This is the fifth article in a series based on data about skills shortages in the banking and finance sector, collected in the Kelly Skills at Work 2010 study. See our blog for previous articles in this series. The ability to lead, motivate and inspire others is another skill that was identified as being critical [...]
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Critical skill shortage 2: Problem solving and decision making
Posted on23. May, 2011 by susan.
This is the third of six articles inspired by data about skills shortages in the banking and finance sector, from the Kelly Skills at Work 2010 study. See our blog for previous articles, posted on 2 and 9 May 2011. The Kelly study identified problem solving and decision making together as a critical skill that [...]
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Critical skill shortage 1: Communication
Posted on09. May, 2011 by susan.
Last week’s article on the ‘Top 5′ critical skills in short supply in Banking and Finance generated a lot of interest. As a result of your feedback, we’re going to spend the next few weeks looking at each of the 5 areas of skill shortage in turn – beginning with communication – and give you [...]
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Are you ready for the long goodbye?
Posted on29. Mar, 2011 by susan.
Last week’s article on how many employees want to change jobs – and why – had some great feedback. If you missed the article, click here to read it. Among the responses to the article was this: Hi Susan Sometimes I can’t let your articles go by without comment. I am stunned at the stats. [...]
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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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Time for some weeding and pruning?
Posted on17. Jan, 2011 by susan.
Doing some gardening yesterday afternoon, I was reflecting on the many similarities between creating and growing a garden and how we live our lives. There are the obvious steps of planning, sowing and harvesting. Once your garden’s established, most of the activity comes down to what to keep and what has to go. Did you [...]
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How will 2011 be different for you?
Posted on13. Dec, 2010 by susan.
In the previous update, I encouraged you to take a look at what you’d achieved in 2010. Many readers were pleasantly surprised! It can be very empowering to put aside the everyday demands on your time and reflect on what’s going well – and not so well. As you prepare to have a brilliant 2011, [...]
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