I recently heard a story about a certain manager who argued that his role had nothing to do with motivating people. Workplace motivation, he said, was the job of the Human Resources department!
I know you won't be surprised to hear that I disagree. What's more, workplace motivation is one ... Views: 1152
Selling things can be hard work. That's why good sales and marketing people are highly valued in any business. The most highly prized salespeople are creative and innovative people who never seem to run out of ideas to try in promoting their product.
But sometimes that can be even harder ... Views: 910
Employee retention is one of the most pressing issues facing forward thinking leaders and managers. In their book “Values Shift” authors John Izzo and Pam Withers describe a whole new set of expectations people now have of their workplaces.
As unemployment in Australia hits a 33 year low and ... Views: 2158
We meet so many different people in the course of our work and our busy lives these days that it probably isn't surprising that it can be a struggle to remember them all.
Yet a sharp memory is a powerful tool in the workplace, and in our interactions with others we will often be judged by how ... Views: 1778
There’s no doubt it’s important for a good manager to be available. When you delegate a project or assign a task you probably go to great pains to ensure you receive regular reports and updates. I’m sure you make it quite clear that you are available if help or advice is needed.
Maybe you’ve ... Views: 1354