Managing Teams

7 Minutes

Leadership Management Managing Teams

Building future leaders

Steve Macaulay September 11, 2023

What are the building blocks for developing leaders? Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook offer some suggestions In the high-stakes arena of modern business, senior leaders bear the weight of growing responsibilities, frequently finding themselves...

4 Minutes

Change Coaching & mentoring Communication Culture Education and skills Engagement Features Goal setting Leadership Managing Teams Organisational Development Skills Talent

Is goal setting really necessary?

Thom Dennis August 10, 2023

Are you an expert in goal setting or do you prefer to freestyle? Thom Dennis explores the pros and cons of both Goals can guide how we behave and influence a number of factors...

4 Minutes

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Exploring people potential

Sue Stockdale August 3, 2023

This month Sue Stockdale looks at a common concern for many people – how to tackle difficult conversations with confidence One of the most frequent coaching topics that is discussed is how to handle...

4 Minutes

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How managers can support workers with mental health problems

Carl Jones August 2, 2023

Spotting the early signs of mental health issues in employees is vital to ensure recovery and business success. Here Carl Jones looks at the problem and offers advice on helping people recover Society has...

6 Minutes

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Embracing discomfort in difficult work conversations

Sara Hope July 31, 2023

Bridging the gap in difficult conversations is tough. Here Sara Hope and Emily Cosgrove offer ways to make it a little less painful Difficult conversations are a part of being human. This remains as true...

4 Minutes

Culture Diversity, inclusion and equality Education and skills ESG Features Managing Teams Skills Talent

The importance of purpose to Gen Z

Camilia Miccolis July 13, 2023

Camilia Miccolis on why meaning matters in the retention of Gen Z staff and how L&D can help With Gen Z making up around 20% of the global workforce, and growing year on year,...

5 Minutes

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Time for a reset on managing teams – Part 2

Steve Macaulay July 13, 2023

In the second part of an article on teamwork, Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook look at HR and L&D’s role in ensuring managers are ready for these new ways of working In the first...

3 Minutes

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Time for a reset on managing teams

Steve Macaulay July 12, 2023

In the first of a two-part article on teamwork Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s environment Working in teams today presents substantial challenges, but also big opportunities. People...

6 Minutes

Coaching & mentoring Communication Engagement Features Leadership Management Managing Teams Wellbeing

The power of reciprocal mentoring

Sara Hope July 11, 2023

Emily Cosgrove and Sara Hope on deepening trust and belonging through reverse mentoring Editor’s note: This article was first published by TJ in December 2021 To do our best work, we all need to...

5 Minutes

Diversity, inclusion and equality Education and skills Engagement Management Managing Teams Opinion Skills Talent Wellbeing

How to develop happy employees

Antoinette Oglethorpe July 4, 2023

Retaining a motivated, skilled workforce demands work says Antoinette Oglethorpe and that includes focussing on all, including your best people Engaging in regular conversations with employees about their career development is important because it...

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