by Margaret E Ward | Mar 8, 2019 | Insights
Getting the most from your team Take a bunch of rag-tag underdogs, some wise cracks, a dollop of Hollywood pizzazz and hey presto, a cult classic is born. An early 1990s movie about ice hockey might seem an unlikely place to draw inspiration for leaders and managers,...
by Margaret E Ward | Jan 29, 2019 | Insights
Don’t mention the strategy A new approach can result in a meaningful strategy plan, rather than a worthless document that just collects dust Moments before he was about to go into a meeting with the chief executive of a major retailer, an executive took Martin Reeves...
by Margaret E Ward | Jan 3, 2019 | Insights
Simple steps to improving your leadership Can you remember your worst boss? Did their micromanagement make your life a misery? Or was it their lack of respect that pushed you over the edge? In a recent blog post, recruitment firm Cpl considers what makes a bad boss....
by Margaret E Ward | Dec 13, 2018 | Insights
The benefits of giving The next few weeks will likely be a flurry of activity at work: getting projects over the line before year end, setting goals and budgets for the year ahead, and finishing off all those niggly admin tasks that have slid to the bottom of the...
by Margaret E Ward | Nov 22, 2018 | Insights
Speak out or shut up? What would you do when there is something going on in your organisation that leaves a bad taste in your mouth? Do you speak out, even though it could put your job and reputation at risk? By getting your strategy right, you are more likely to get...
by Margaret E Ward | May 30, 2018 | Insights
Overcoming that niggling self-doubt You’ve just landed a big promotion, won a lucrative contract with a new client or signed off on a major deal. You should be feeling proud of your achievements, but instead you are plagued by nagging self-doubt. An irritating little...
