When you spot a team member with the potential to grow, it pays to ensure that they are prepared for the challenges of management, rather than learning the hard way. Here are some training tips to help you promote your top talent with confidence: share your vision of a long term goal with your emerging manager, seeing…
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The following is neither a Tip nor is it 10 of anything. However, we thought you might find it illuminating – or scary! Team managers are reluctant to invest in their team if budgets are tight. I thought I’d do some back-of-an-envelope calculations on what “doing nothing” is costing a team of 10 people. These…
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Go-karting, paint-balling and building rafts in freezing water are not everyone’s idea of a good time. With a highly competitive or reluctant team, they could do more harm than good. If you want to raise motivation and enthusiasm in your team, without having to blow your entire budget on the latest craze in pointless activities…
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Do you ever feel that your team’s performance is below par? Ever feel that, some days, you’re paying people just to turn up to work? You’re not alone. According to our recent Quick Poll, the majority of our respondents put their team’s productivity at 40% of its potential! Use these Top 10 Tips to Raise…
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Meetings! If you feel the will to live ebbing away in yet another tedious, pointless meeting, then read on… Top 10 Tips for Managing Meetings Agree the purpose and expectations of the meeting before you start. Based on the above, prepare exactly what you will need to make a relevant contribution. Set time limits –…
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Tired of committing the time, energy and expense of recruiting to your team, only to find out that your “best fit” was far from it? Download our Free Top 10 Tips for Recruitment & Selection, to raise your chances of getting it right first time. Top 10 Tips for Recruitment & Selection Adopt a de-selection…
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The multiple pressures of targets, economic uncertainty, poor morale and increased workload are taking their toll on team managers in every sector. Use these Top 10 Tips to alleviate the pressure, take control and build team confidence: Be aware of your own stress triggers. What people, language and situations bring out the worst in you, and how…
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Now, more than ever, managers are being asked to achieve more with fewer people, and those people are feeling their motivation hit by uncertainty about their role, financial worries and team stresses. So, the challenge is on to create and support a team that is focused and confident, and that will pave the way for…
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Whether you’re discussing a new project, agreeing long-term strategy, or keen to get your team to build stronger relationships, a Team Awayday can be a really valuable use of time. It can also be a nightmare of warring egos, infighting, lacklustre attitude and increased stress levels. So, if you’re planning an Awayday, read these Top…
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It’s not easy treading that fine line between colleague and manager – keeping an eye on standards, quality and performance while still being one of the team. Still, something made you shine and put you in this position of responsibility. Here are some tips to help you along: Keep asking questions. “How can we do…
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