New managers soon get the idea that sainthood would be easier than being a good leader. Making the transition from the frontline to management is one of the trickiest moves that anyone has to make. You immediately face various dilemmas, as a new member of the leadership fraternity: how do you leave [Read more]

The importance of developing aspiring leaders - One of the most significant challenges faced by organisations is how to support and enable a smooth and seamless transition to team leadership roles. The technical skills and abilities that were critical to individuals in the past, contribute only 1 [Read more]

It is never a nice thing to dismiss people for poor performance or for transgressions of disciplinary rules. Many managers dread having “The Disciplinary Conversation” with a member of their team. They will: Ignore behavior Be in denial that there is an issue Take a small &ldqu [Read more]

There are many benefits to having a structure that provides us with a way of making sense of our world and bringing fulfillment and achievement. Yet people have real issues with setting and maintaining meaningful goals. If you find goal-setting an issue, then help is at hand! Instead of thinking abo [Read more]