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Management skills

Assessments within the workforce are often performed by line managers, in this case Graham. Evaluations such as these are used to identify ways in which one can improve and achieve. The downside with only the line manager running the assessment is that you are left with one perception and potentially inaccurate as a result.

Who controls the conversation?

by Paul on 30 June 2010 · 0 comments

As a manager, every time you provide your people an answer for which you could have asked a question, you have removed their need to think for themselves.

Preparing a good meeting

by Paul on 9 June 2010 · 0 comments

Most 
people are framing their meetings 
with an activity focus versus an 
outcomes focus.

Moving fast on people issues

by Paul on 2 June 2010 · 0 comments

You almost never hear a manager say that 
they moved too early on a people issue

Any strong emotion makes us stupid

by Paul on 21 April 2010 · 0 comments

There is nothing wrong with strong emotions.
They are the juice of life. They are the contrast
that makes life worth living.

That vital thing we call vision.

by Paul on 7 April 2010 · 0 comments

Knowledge allows you to see things as they are; imagination allows you to see things as they could be.

Catch them doing something right

by Paul on 24 February 2010 · 0 comments

Many of the ideas of management grew out of the latter stages of the industrial revolution where there was careful measurement and specification of results.

Coaching hints and tips for Managers

by Hayley on 20 October 2009 · 0 comments

Remember coaching is about the individual NOT the coach

Best practice in 360 feedback

by Vandy on 3 September 2009 · 0 comments

Here’s a new resource for anyone interested in 360 feedback. I know its a specialised subject, which is why its critical to have advice and information on the best ways of managing a 360 programme to ensure it delivers the best results for everyone involved. (By ‘best’, I mean, most useful rather than simply a [...]

We’ve just reviewed a great book, The Confidence Factor: 10 Steps to Boost Your Confidence – In Any Situation by Kate Atkin Story telling is a powerful medium for carrying learning messages and in the Confident Manager Kate tells the story of a new manager and his journey of learning with eloquent ease. Filled with [...]