Managing performance effectively
When it comes to working with managers and helping organisations develop effective performance management systems I keep coming across some consistent themes. Now one might argue the point regarding performance management in that, with a good system in place with which to identify, raise, and record issues and – in turn – measure what is [...]
Employee misalignment: Mistakes we make during selection
Every now and then when I am engaged in managing risk with regards to an employee or a manager, usually regarding a pattern of behaviour clearly not aligned with the values of the organisation that is employing them, the signs of such behaviour were apparent early after hiring them. It brings to mind that managing [...]
Morality and fairness in the workplace: Are they the same?
A few months ago I came across an interesting case in which an employee was fired for inappropriate use of the employers time. In essence the employee was found to be using work computers to browse the world wide web and look at pornography. Despite claiming, in his defense, he was browsing during his lunch [...]
Creating a purpose that transends
The other day, just by accident, I was having a conversation with the CEO of one of the largest infrastructure building companies in Australasia about motivation and purpose. In particular how to create a sense of purpose that transcends politics, team dynamics, leadership ability and individual circumstance. How did this conversation arise? After 10 months [...]
Becoming Agile: Surviving a downturn
An economic downturn affects everyone whether the impact be declining customers and confidence, poorer cashflow, less expenditure in development and staff or, even, the identification of opportunities in the market or to address issues at home or work as potentially more time becomes available. One factor long recognised as critical to determining whether a business or team survives a recession [...]
Networking: Doing it Well
As an executive coach one of the areas I’m often asked to help people with is relationship management.
Setting up for Success
So often I come across examples of conversations - be they meetings or presentations – that fail due to lack of a little bit of planning.
Hiring in a recession
Hiring new staff in a recession always creates concern for businesses.
Communication – Taking Stock
A recent announcement by the new US government that they are putting negotiations for a free trade deal with New Zealand on hold has been, in the eyes of many, further evidence of doom and gloom