Expanding your team? Five things to bear in mind Having the opportunity to expand your team is usually good news: it means the team is doing well, or that you can expect to be responsible for even more projects in…
Good reasons for letting subordinates "slack off" from time to time The ideal worker is one who works efficiently and constantly. Is this…
How to gain subordinates' trust in four steps Every manager should strive to gain the trust of their subordinates. Why?…
Self-love at work: why you too should be kind to yourself What is self-love? It is the act of being friendly, helpful and…
Do you want to make your employees as happy as possible? Then avoid these mistakes Employee performance depends largely on how happy people are at work. And…
Company takeover: tips for team managers whose company is changing owners Acquiring companies is a standard part of portfolio expansion and strategic…
Five reasons why perfectionists are ineffective. And how to overcome perfectionism Someone who is a perfectionist tends not to be a very effective worker.…
How to introduce yourself to a team as their new manager Are you a new manager about to introduce yourself to your team? The way you…
Do you or your subordinates need to learn a new, complex skill? Five tips on how to do it Applying new procedures, introducing new and unfamiliar software or even…
Some travel tips for managers going on a business trip A team manager's work occasionally involves travelling: sometimes alone,…
Promote or sack? By what criteria should you evaluate subordinates? Managers need to take into account the overall performance, productivity,…
Value-based leadership: what is it and why should you adopt its principles? You may have recently come across the term "value-based leadership". What…
Five Japanese philosophical concepts you can still use in people management today There are some old Japanese philosophy and lifestyle concepts offering…
