Management

  As a manager, you have to learn to say “No”. But being harsh isn’t the only way to go about it. ‘No’ is a direct and blunt word, which can kill motivation if used at the wrong time. Learning…

When you run a team of talented and passionate people: You will have plenty of disagreements. Capable, assertive people will express their opinions clearly. Sometimes others will disagree with them as a consequence. This isn’t a negative, but a positive.…

Performance reviews can be daunting for new line managers, but they are a crucial part of management. Done well, they provide clear goals and a roadmap for success, benefiting both you and your team members. However, poorly conducted reviews can…

Approval workflows are a mundane fact of corporate life. It’s not surprising that many see them as a procedural necessity and nothing more! But putting thought into how they’re designed has a big impact on how your employees perceive the…

The relationship you have with your line manager is critical. It will influence your career advancement, your happiness at work and your salary. These relationships don’t happen overnight. They take time, thought and consideration.   Our Top 10 Tips: 1.…

Have you ever been micromanaged? If so, you know how demotivating it is. Lets take an in-depth look at micromanagement. What Is Micromanagement? Micromanagement describes a management style that involves: Excessive supervision and over-attentiveness to minor details. They heavily scrutinize…

 “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.” -Mahatma Gandhi Conflict is an unavoidable part of life. Whenever there are groups of people, there are conflicts. But there is always a way to get…

Goals provide a sense of purpose, direction, motivation, and focus.  SMART goals add extra dimensions to the goal-setting process. This will help you set and achieve your goals every time.   What Does SMART Stand for? SMART is an acronym…

  Every workplace in the world has conflicts. Too much of it will tear even the best teams apart. Team conflict is a disagreement among team members due to differences in opinions, values, or goals. It affects productivity and morale…

  Everyone uses email. But not many know how to write a persuasive email! For any role, especially management, this will be your most used communication method. Lets learn when to email, and how to write a persuasive email.  …

  A line manager’s primary function is to: Ensure that their team operates efficiently. Read on and find out just what a line manager does, and what they need to be effective. All these skills are part of our Line…

Presenting well is a cornersone of good management. It will motivate and influence your team. The more you know about the audience, the more effect you can have on them.  What Is Knowing Your Audience? “It is understanding that gives…