16/06/2022 No Comments

Heroic CEO or Team Coach?


There are so many strategies to be implemented and changes to be managed today. The days when, in any organisation, small or large, integrating the different needs of all the stakeholders could be managed by a charismatic founder CEO are past and gone. No single leader can any longer meet the complex demands placed on […]... Read More

09/06/2022 No Comments

Carrot & Stick: Why It Doesn’t Work As A Motivator


The secret of motivation is the holy grail that every business leader would dearly love to find. Motivating employees seems like it should be easy. And it is — in theory. But while the concept of motivation may be straightforward, motivating employees in real-life situations is far more challenging. As leaders, we’re asked to understand […]... Read More

02/06/2022 No Comments

4 Organisational Changes That Transformed Dan’s Business


Dan is a business owner of a growing SME in the construction technology sector with revenue of just over £3m and currently 25 staff. He has experienced many highs and lows in building his business over the years but is proud of what he has achieved. More recently Dan noticed how harder it was becoming […]... Read More

28/05/2022 No Comments

Team Performance Issues? 6 Signs That Your Management Is The Problem


There’s a steep learning curve when you’re building a business and managing employees for the first time that can sometimes lead to performance issues of your own. Here are six signs that the way you manage might be the biggest roadblock to your team’s performance and productivity. 1. Inconsistent Results A lot of factors can […]... Read More

12/05/2022 No Comments

Making The Shift From Doing To Leading


One of the most difficult transitions for new leaders to make is the shift from doing to leading. As an early-stage business owner or manager, you can get away with holding on to work. People may even admire your willingness to keep “rolling up your sleeves” to execute tactical assignments. But as a business grows your […]... Read More

10/05/2022 No Comments

The 10 Shades Of Grey In Effective Delegation


Delegating is the idea of I’m going to ask someone to do an activity or a task I’m currently doing. I’m going to explain the outcomes that I’m looking for and then I’m going to provide the right level of training and support to give them what they need in order to get to an […]... Read More