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What makes a successful leader?
Even the most cursory review of leadership theory and research over the past century is likely to make your head spin. On one hand, some managers probably think that the myriad of approaches to effective leadership means theory has failed to answer the million-dollar question “what makes a great leader?”

The anatomy of a great team
We’ve all heard of ‘high performing teams’. But what does a high performing team actually look like? Do they really make a difference? And if they do, how do you ‘make’ one? A high performing team can be defined as a group of people with specific roles and complementary talents and

Fostering creativity in the workplace
It’s no secret that organisational leaders in the 21st century need to cope with and respond to increasingly complex organisational issues. Sometimes, these issues and problems can be solved by applying a standard formula or set of actions: rigorously analysing the circumstances and drivers, applying logic to determine a course of

Why use a Business Coach
“An executive business coach can help identify the ISSUES and provide practical SOLUTIONS so that you can reach your business goals faster” Do you want to boost your leadership? Do you seek to gain more control of your organisation? Are wanting to improve your results? During this article you are

Understanding employee engagement
Are your employees feeling appreciated? Do you and your managers understand what motivates your people? Is your organisation stingy when it comes to rewarding your people? A number of recent surveys of employees working in SMEs have highlighted some key points about employee engagement. Here are some of the results:

The Secret to Employee Engagement
Are your staff giving 100% to the organisation? Do they feel valued and appreciated? Do they show-up each day with passion and purpose? If you answered “no” to any of these questions – your organisation has an employee engagement problem But don’t worry – you are not alone. The Hewitt