Tag Archives: motivation
Giving feedback? Remember the other F-words
Posted on20. Oct, 2011 by susan.
Feedback is one area some people struggle with when managing staff. Remembering some other f-words could make it easier! Here are some quick tips to giving feedback that will be well received and acted upon: 1. Always give feedback face-to-face. 2. Giving feedback on a frequent basis makes it normal and expected. 3. Be fair [...]
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Three situations when coaching is a waste of time
Posted on29. Sep, 2011 by susan.
Have you ever looked at someone you’re coaching – either a team member or a client – and felt you just weren’t getting anywhere? What is it that gives us that uncomfortable feeling? Looking back over my experiences, there seem to be three main factors at play when coaching just isn’t going to work: 1. [...]
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How’s your balance?
Posted on18. Jul, 2011 by susan.
A recent conversation with Thea Foster of Added Value Corporation prompted this article. Thanks for the inspiration, Thea! We all know that to run a successful business, department or team requires consistent achievement across several disciplines. Typically we need to perform well across finance, marketing, sales, service delivery, planning, technology and people. And it’s quite [...]
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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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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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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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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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‘Performance + Rewards’ webinar recording
Posted on10. Nov, 2010 by susan.
Conducting performance appraisals and rewarding performance effectively can be two of the biggest challenges you face when managing staff. Are performance reviews something you – and your team – dread having to go through, even to the point of serious procrastination? Ever wondered how to select rewards that will really excite and motivate your staff? [...]
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Why rewards (often) don’t work
Posted on25. Oct, 2010 by susan.
Many managers try very hard to find new and more effective ways to motivate their staff through rewards. Are you one of them? Could seeking to motivate people with monetary rewards ultimately be a waste of time, effort and money? Take a look at this video animation (just 11 minutes long) of a talk given by Daniel Pink and [...]
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Ten Top Tips from Savvy CEOs
Posted on18. Oct, 2010 by susan.
Last Tuesday, the PricewaterhouseCoopers Master of Business Series hosted a panel discussion on ‘How can I harness the passion of my people to fuel my business growth?’ This is a topic of interest to all managers, so I’ve provided a summary below. The panel members were: Steve McCarthy (CEO, Adshel), Tracey Mitchell (MD, Mitchell Personnel [...]
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