How to get on with someone you hate at work – Crossing divides
How to manage workplace conflict from executive coach Jenny Bird and Acas’ Alex Newton.
The quiet power of introverts. How being an introvert can be a real strength.
Are you an introvert? If so, that’s great! Sofja Umarik (who is an introvert) looks at how it can be a real strength.
A Formula for Building Trusting Relationships
The trust equation says an individual’s trustworthiness is equal to their credibility, reliability and intimacy, all divided by their level of self-orientation. Individuals can develop their trustworthiness by addressing these underlying trust factors.
The 7 C’s of Communication
Whether you’re writing an email, preparing a report, chairing a meeting, or giving a presentation, most of your working day will likely be spent communicating.
The 7 C’s of Communication enable you to communicate more effectively, make your message more engaging, and increase your productivity.
Stop Managing Your Remote Workers As If They Work Onsite
In 1979, IBM was making headlines by becoming one of the first large companies to allow employees to work remotely.
Fast forward to 2017 — IBM tells its thousands of remote workers to relocate to an IBM office or find a new job. What can you take from IBM’s learning for how we work today?
Negotiation
An interesting take on how to negotiate.
Why good leaders make you feel safe
What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it’s someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility.
Sphere or Circles of Influence – From The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
In his book the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989) Covey distinguishes between proactive people – who focus on what they can do and can influence, and reactive people – who focus their energy on things beyond their control.
Good teamwork and bad teamwork
A light hearted look at inclusion & teamwork.
The Truth about Being the “Stupidest” in the Room
It’s likely that if you’re having trouble understanding something, then somebody else in the room is as well. Asking questions doesn’t mean you’re the stupidest person in the room; it usually means you’re the only one brave enough to speak up.
How your brain makes decisions – System 1 and 2 Thinking
“Thinking Fast and Slow” is the distinction between automatic and deliberate thought processes.
Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is a team development model that explores the fundamental causes of organisational politics and team failure.
4 Reasons for Meetings
Best-selling author Patrick Lencioni makes the case for more (Yes, you read that right.) meetings and explains why they play such an important role in the effectiveness of your leadership.
Chimp Paradox
The Chimp Model is a simplified way of understanding our two thinking brains. In the model, the inner Chimp is the emotional team within the brain that thinks and acts for us without our permission. The logical team is the real person, it is you; rational, compassionate and humane, and is the Human within.
Lencioni Team Number one
True leaders prioritise supporting their fellow leadership team over their direct reports. A “ Team No.1” mindset is transformational in creating a high performing organisation by improving the quality of leadership and management practiced. When leaders have built trust with each other, it becomes significantly easier to manage change, exhibit vulnerability, and solve problems together.
How to manage your tasks
The Eisenhower matrix, a quick & easy introduction to the Eisenhower urgency-importance matrix, helping time management enthusiasts to prioritise their tasks for reduced stress & increased productivity.
How good are your management skills?
Managers are responsible for making sure that things are done properly. And while leaders may bring us vision, inspiration and challenge, these things count for nothing without the efficient implementation brought about by good management.
The Most Important Trait of a Leader
Simon Sinek talks about how every day, leaders have to deal with the selfish pressures of outside parties to prioritise the short term over the long term. It takes unbelievable courage to choose the important over the urgent.
The surprising truth in how to be a great leader
Leadership professor Julia Milner shares her knowledge about great leadership.
What Great Managers Do
Much has been written about the qualities that make a great manager, but most of the literature overlooks a fundamental question: What does a great manager actually do? While there are countless management styles, one thing underpins the behaviour of all great managers. Above all, an exceptional manager comes to know and value the particular quirks and abilities of their employees.
How to become a manager
If you’re excited by the thought of extra responsibility & feel confident enough to take the stresses in your stride, then you might just be ready to apply for that management role you’ve had your eye on. Check out “How to become a manger”.
Leadership Quizzes
Interact is a tool for creating online quizzes. There are quizzes you can complete, templates so you can create your own and case studies should you be interested.
The rarest commodity is leadership without ego
Bob Davids takes you through leadership & culture building without ego. In management, you can control quality, time and money. And people? That’s where leadership comes in. According to Bob, leadership without ego is rare, & you either have it or you don’t. He offers examples of these leaders in this engaging, short talk.
20 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time | Eat That Frog by Brain Tracy
How to help you focus on what needs to be done.
Situational Leadership | Ken Blanchard
Good leadership theory adapts from leader to leader, from subject to subject & from task to task. Different strokes for different folks & different strokes for the same folks on different parts of their job. Use both direction & tender loving care. But the key to maintaining something is self-motivation.
Grammarly.com
From grammar and spelling to style and tone, Grammarly helps you eliminate errors & find the perfect words to express yourself.
Punctuation: Everything You Need to Know
An overview of all the different types of punctuation and when to use them to give your writing maximum clarity and impact.
Business English
Business English communication skills are essential for getting ahead at work. Improving your professional business vocabulary and knowledge will help you work more effectively and open up new career opportunities.
Hays – Online Workforce Training
Hays Thrive is an online training platform available to all organisations, big or small, to help get their workforce prepared and give them the tools they need to thrive in the new world of work. Our free online training portal can help your team learn new skills.
Hays Thrive is an online training platform available to all organisations, big or small, to help get their workforce prepared and give them the tools they need to thrive in the new world of work. Our free online training portal can help your team learn new skills.
Admiral McRaven Leaves the Audience SPEECHLESS | One of the Best Motivational Speeches
“Life is a struggle and the potential for failure is ever present, but those who live in fear of failure, or hardship, or embarrassment will never achieve their potential. Without pushing your limits, without occasionally sliding down the rope headfirst, without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible in your life.” ― William H. McRaven
It’s Always the Leader!
A fun animated excerpt of renowned leadership and management author Ken Blanchard’s remarks from the Drucker Centennial.