Tag Archives: team
If I knew then what I know now…
Posted on16. Nov, 2011 by susan.
Wouldn’t you love to go back to being 16 – when you knew it all? Teenagers are a great reminder that we don’t – and can’t – know everything. The best we can do is limit the extent and the risks of our ignorance. One very rewarding aspect of our work is giving people information [...]
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Hazard reduction, backburning or putting out spot fires?
Posted on20. Sep, 2011 by susan.
As we experience our first bushfires of the season in the Blue Mountains, I think there’s a good analogy between the practices above and how managers behave. Hazard reduction is the practice of burning, clearing and other practices done in advance of the fire season with the aim of reducing the impact of any future [...]
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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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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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Communication failure
Posted on06. Sep, 2010 by susan.
If I had to pick one issue that is the most prevalent in my work with teams, it is – without doubt - communication. Experience with our Team Health Check shows that this is the hardest thing for many team leaders to get right, despite their best intentions. Here are some of the reasons why communication [...]
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Looking for some workplace magic?
Posted on29. Jul, 2010 by susan.
On my way back from Melbourne last week, I sat near a girl who was reading a book called ‘Workplace Magick’. This started me thinking about a lot of things, mostly about how bad things must be at work for someone to hope a book like that might help. Have you ever felt that desperate? [...]
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Wondering what your team’s thinking?
Posted on12. Jul, 2010 by susan.
Those who attended our webinar ‘How to Make Your Good Team Great’ last week already know about our ‘Team Health Check’. (And with our special offer to webinar participants, their requests are coming in fast!) The Team Health Check has been designed to give you a snapshot of how things are in your team. [...]
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Why is it so hard to get lasting results from team-building activities?
Posted on12. Jul, 2010 by susan.
Often when we think a team isn’t as productive as it could be, our first reaction is to spend some money on team-building exercises, often off-site. In my experience, your typical team-buildling challenge or social activity is great for getting out of the office and having some fun together… What they’re not great for is [...]
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When does a ‘group’ become a ‘team’?
Posted on06. Jul, 2010 by susan.
This question came to mind last weekend, when I had the good fortune to attend ‘Wintersong 2010′ an annual choral workshop held in the Blue Mountains. The weekend revolved around learning and performing diverse works arranged for choir - with 90 other singers from all over the country. Composer and musician, Paul Jarman led us in an amazing workshop. [...]
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When does a 'group' become a 'team'?
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Wondering what your team's thinking?
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Looking for some workplace magic?
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susan: Thanks, William, for your comment. Your approach ...
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William Mills: Our CVP is well understood and most importantly it...
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John Drury: Hi Susan I totally agree with your article. Coa...
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