From direct reports to supervisors and co-workers, difficult people come in every variety and no workplace is without them. Sometimes you can deal with them through avoidance. But how do you deal with the difficult people you cannot avoid? It’s not you, it’s me You might not like hearing this, but it’s actually more about…
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More employees than ever before work remotely. Experts predict that by 2020, 30% of the workforce will either be freelance, outsourced or remote workers. While the benefits of working from home are clear for employees, the advantages for employers are not always so obvious. So, how can you benefit from a flexible approach that gives your employees the freedom to work from home?
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Trust is the foundation for building strong teams, creating a positive work culture, and producing results. When people don’t trust you, it shows in their behaviour. They double-check your work, they micro-manage you, and they don’t listen to you or take your leadership seriously. Conversely, employees who trust their colleagues and leaders are more likely to be open, honest, empathetic, collaborative and constructive.
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When employees say they want their voices to be heard, what are they really saying? They’re saying they want leaders who will not just hear them, but really listen to them.
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So, what are some ways to manage workplace conflict, so that little problems don’t grow into big ones?
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3 reasons virtual teams fail Related training: Managing Virtual and Remote Teams – 1 Day Course Managing teams and getting the most out of your employees will always be a challenge. However, each evolution of the workplace environment brings on new challenges. This is particularly apparent with the rise of virtual teams (also known as…
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How to keep good talent by embracing feedback Related training: Employee Engagement and Motivation – 1 Day Course Keeping good talent is essential to the success of a business. Therefore, it’s vital to create a workplace culture that encourages employee engagement. Some bosses think adding perks such as coffee machines and free lunch is enough…
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The value of feedback and understanding your blind spots Related training: Managing People Performance – 1 Day Course Difficult Conversations in the Workplace – 1 Day Course Feedback. Many people cringe at the word and some head for the proverbial hills. However, there is value in feedback that should be embraced and celebrated. Feedback can do…
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Your staff like you…but do they trust you? Related training: Employee Engagement and Motivation – 1 Day Course Emotional Intelligence – 2 Day Course Stephen M. R. Covey wrote in his book, The Speed of Trust, that “When trust goes down (in a relationship, on a team, in an organisation, or with a partner or customer),…
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10 golden rules of effective management Related training: Supervision and People Management – 2 Day Course Your management style is unique to you and should be nurtured in that way. However, it is important to know that to apply your management style effectively you will need to follow a few simple rules. Whether you’re a…
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