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Topic: Personal Development

How to build a great mentoring relationship as a consultant

Setting clear objectives within a flexible structure (and making the time to talk) is part of the journey

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Topic: Difficult Conversations

Probation periods – they’re the real job interview

To make probation periods work, managers must have a clear plan, and offer real structure

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Topic: Personal Development

Is “thought leadership” just the same as good leadership?

Is “thought leadership” anything new? And could the term have unintended, negative connotations?

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Topic: Productivity

The post-summer blues are here. How can you help your team through them?

How to rally your team’s morale as the days get shorter

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Topic: Personal Development

“They had a private bar on the top floor!”: The good, bad and ugly of management role modelling

The management behaviours that inspire others (and those that don’t)

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Topic: Productivity

How to communicate urgency without stressing out your team

How do you convey a sense of urgency while keeping everyone on side?

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Topic: Personal Development

Five ways to better connect with your customers or stakeholders

How behavioural economics can help you influence your customers’ or stakeholders’ decisions

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Topic: Productivity

How older managers can stay relevant in a changed workplace

Does the modern workplace accentuate gaps between generations? How can we bridge the gap?

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Topic: Workplace Culture

Red lines: what are your “non-negotiables” as a manager?

All managers have certain non-negotiable standards that they expect of their team. We asked five managers to share theirs.

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Topic: Productivity

“Can I borrow you for a sec?”: Why busy managers need to be mindful of how they communicate

Better communication as a manager could make your job much easier

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