Let's stop looking down on ‘good students’ at work
Much like the adjective “kind”, calling someone a “good student” in the workplace is almost always pejorative, but why?
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Lead your teams
Sherri Malouf: ‘Relationships drive everything that happens in an organization.’
Being a strong leader is important in these tumultuous times. Yet, equally important is the relationship between leaders and their followers as it...
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Managers: did you know your emotions are highly contagious?
Our emotions aren't personal, they're shared. Our mindfulness expert gives her best tips for managers to support their teams as well as themselves.
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Leadership in startups: when there’s no one to lead
Leadership and decision-making roles must be established during the early stages of a start-up, especially if the co-founders are longtime friends.
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Managers: 6 tips to find the balance between supportive and intrusive
In an evolving workplace, managers assume different roles to support their teams while finding the balance between supportive and intrusive.
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New managers: 6 tips for a smooth transition if your predecessor is still around
For new managers inheriting a team from their predecessor, we offer 6 tips to help navigate a smooth transition.
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Lazy management: what is it and does it work?
Matt Casey details the 4 advantages of "lazy management" where managers do less so their teams are empowered to get things done.
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Letting go: how to hand your team over to a new manager
For a manager moving on to a new post, it's absolutely necessary to properly brief and prepare one's team for the handover to the new manager.
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Humor at work for managers: is it serious now?
When managers use humor at work, they are more likeable and trustworthy. But they should also be careful with using laughter at the workplace.
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How do you improve knowledge sharing in a team working remotely?
New tools and management styles to help companies improve and prioritise knowledge sharing in teams working remotely.
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What remote work taught managers about their teams...and themselves
7 things managers learnt while managing teams remotely through several lockdowns.
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Can managers say "I don't know"?
Admitting our ignorance can make us feel uncomfortable. But so does lying! Here's how to say "I don't know" when you're a manager.
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Ever heard of the vulnerability loop? Here's how it can help your team
Most people agree that trust is essential for teamwork. But few understand the role that vulnerability plays in generating trust.
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Tribute to Tony Hsieh: five lessons in management
The legendary founder of Zappos leaves behind him a strong legacy of and lessons on innovative management.
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Who’s the boss? Female managers on dealing with sexism
Studies show that women score higher in most leadership skills but only 8% of women in the UK hold managerial roles, as opposed to 14% of men.
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How to manage someone who intimidates you
We asked managers how they manage someone who makes them lose their words or self-confidence.
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6 types of toxic managers and how to identify if you are one of them
What’s the difference between a toxic manager and one who gets it wrong sometimes? Here are 6 types of toxic managers to help identify which is which.
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Flat management: does a no-manager policy really work?
An office without managers sounds like a dream? It's not as easy as it seems...
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Modern management: born and bred on slave plantations
In this personal essay, discover the link between modern management practices and methods used to drive productivity on slave plantations.
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How to lead with fearless authenticity at work
In this book, executive coach Daness Knaupp explains why being true to ourselves is the key to successful professional leadership.
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I don’t get on with someone I’m managing. What should I do?
What do you do when someone you have to manage every day drives you crazy? How do you get to know them and focus on their good points?
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Want your team to be more productive? Why the Hawthorne Effect matters
Psychologists know that people do better when you pay attention to them. Learn how to be aware of this phenomenon and leverage all its positive.
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