by Cinnie Noble (Canada) Conflict in organisations is inevitable, and if not well managed it can cost organisations enormously – financially and otherwise. For instance, the price tag for training new staff to replace those who leave, as a consequence of poorly-managed conflict, is just one high expense. Medical
by Kavitha Chahel (UK) Effective communication is a critical skill that great business leaders use when there is a difficult message that needs delivering. Often when one has a difficult message to deliver the associated feelings are usually of anger, frustration or exasperation, “let me just get this over
by Alina Dicu (Romania) A leader’s journey begins at the moment of discovering who he or she really is because that moment allows the inner vision to be expressed. That is why I strongly believe that the number one trait of a leader is VISION. Vision is something that
How to Navigate Change Leadership by Philip Cox-Hynd (UK) What with Britain’s looming fall out with Europe and the USA’s current fall out with the rest of the world, this year has been a very tumultuous time for business. On top of the general current of business of Britain’s
by Anne M. Bachrach (USA) In recent years, the theory of strategic thinking has gained steam in the business world. While it follows the same outline as strategic planning, it differs in that it allows more flexibility, greater creativity, and more collaboration among multiple levels of management. Essentially, strategic
Dr. Paddy Pampallis (South Africa) I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions they will be moved to act. - Bill Gates In today’s fast-paced and demanding world of business, organisations, leaders and employees are constantly being asked to, “up their game”
by Andy Johnson (South Africa) What? More Advice! There are undoubtedly more books, articles and quotes about leadership than almost any other topic. However, The template for the “ideal leader” in any organisation is not the same today as it was five years ago, and it will not be
by Clive Hyland (UK) We all love to be energised by the people we choose to follow and associate with; and organisational leaders who can sustain a positive energetic impact on their people are worth their weight in gold. Yet, so often, our lack of understanding of interpersonal energetic
Executive Coaching for Career Enhancement of Senior MBA Awarded Managers by Sylvia Pavlova (Bulgaria) Wheeling the clock back 6 years ago, it came to pass during one of the coffee breaks between lectures. There circulated in the air small talks among people whom I met for the first, and
Leadership Tips from Parenting by Lorand Soares Szasz (Romania) I have never thought of leadership the way I did after I became a father. Of course I’ve read hundreds of books regarding leadership before, have worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, but nothing compares to the understanding that parenthood gave
