VIRTUAL WORKING & CONNECTION
I hope you all managed to get some rest over the weekend. As most of you head back into your week of virtual working, here's a reminder to adapt the way you run your meetings. [...]
DITCH THE JOB DESCRIPTION
Who do you have in your team? Across your organisation? Are they defined by the roles they were assigned in your pre-Covid days? How much needed wisdom, talent and creativity are you marginalising by not [...]
FRUSTRATING INTERACTIONS
As we adjust to these trying times, many people are recognising that this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. That can come with some frustration. As a result, some teams have reported an increase [...]
COVID-19 AND STAFF WELLBEING
These are challenging times for many people. For teams that are not very open to vulnerability and emotions, some members push themselves to show up as strong - even when they are really struggling. Please, [...]
HOW IS YOUR SUCCESSION PLAN?
Like Boris Johnson, other leaders have recently been forced to step back as a result of Covid-19. Some businesses have been more prepared for this change and ambiguity than others. Succession planning featured in my [...]
LEADERSHIP LEGACY – MY FORMER BOSS
Leaders, you are building your leadership legacy with every interaction and relationship. You'll reap the rewards for years to come. Over the weekend, I had an opportunity to reminisce and give feedback to my ex-boss [...]
SURVIVOR GUILT
Just because someone's job or life is seemingly unaffected by Covid-19 doesn't mean that they are okay. In recent work with individuals and teams, I have spoken to a number of people who feel that [...]
HAVE YOU ASKED FOR OPEN FEEDBACK?
Anonymous surveys like 360 multi-raters and employee engagement surveys mean that organisations have come a long way when it comes to getting feedback from their people. As a certified facilitator of a range of assessments, [...]
Leadership Mistake #1: You are too powerful
As a leader in today's VUCA world, you most probably feel overwhelmed by the range of responsibilities you have and the pace at which you are expected to function.Each stakeholder sees their needs as [...]
Your Team Does Not Need More People
Trust is a key part of my relationship with organisations I work with. With that comes permission to challenge their leadership teams. Yes, I am often that critical friend that plays the devil's advocate [...]