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The 10 minute conversation to create strong working relationships from the word go

Do you hate working with someone new? Knowing that it is going to take time to work out how to get the best of them? When you start working with someone new, do you just hope for the best? The most effective people managers don’t leave working relationships to chance. They have a repeatable and…

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How to stop partners from nicking your team

This is what I have done over the years to become a recognised expert in helping people make partner, and when they get You’ve got a crucial deadline, your project is at a critical stage, and you have the perfect person on your team. Then a partner nicks your team member. Here’s how to stop…

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5 red flags that show you have an under-performing team member

A well-performing team can transform a good firm into a great one. It’s vitally important that you ensure your team are fulfilled and performing to the best of their abilities. Of course, you can do so by tracking KPIs and scheduling regular reviews, but a large part of ensuring your team is at its best…

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Managing difficult conversations: 3 essential books to add to your arsenal

Here are 3 essential books that you need to add to your reading list if you are looking for sound advice on how to manage difficult conversations (and people). I personally have all three books and regularly recommend them to our clients, particularly when they are struggling with conflict situations at work or difficult conversations…

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3 proven ways to hack your brain to embrace change

Want to know how to embrace change in the workplace? Embracing change is one of the most important skills to have in this fast-paced, rapidly changing world. It’s not easy though, as we all like to do things our own way and resist outside influence or advice from others. As you can imagine, this is…

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3 simple steps to prepare your virtual team for the long haul

I don’t know about you but with a third lockdown enforced in the UK, and a second strain running rampant, we think it’s time to face reality. It looks like working at home is for the foreseeable future and, just like most of last year, we are still without a playbook for when things will…

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5 foolproof ways to get your staff to take initiative (and why they won’t take it in the first place)

“Why won’t my staff take initiative?” , “why do they always come to me with any little problem?” , “why do I have to spoonfeed my staff?” These are questions that a lot of managers ask and don’t know the answer to, so this is what this article is all about. How can you encourage…

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Master virtual leadership: 7 key differences between remote and face-to-face teams

There are many hurdles to overcome when managing distributed teams.  This skill has now become essential, so this fact begs the question: how do the leadership needs of virtual teams differ from face to face teams? To lead and manage a remote team, you need to make certain adjustments to the way you work.  You…

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6 clues that you are letting your team members get away with poor performance

If you are going to make it successfully up to equity partner and beyond, you will need a high performing team working for you. A high performing team doesn’t happen by chance! If you are going to lick your team into shape, you have to be prepared to have difficult conversations about performance with individuals…

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