How do leaders create trust in virtual or separated teams who they need to adapt to change and innovation?

Research studies have shown that relational conflict, or personal disagreements in a team, is an indication of poor teamwork. After all, when the conflict is no longer about the work itself, but about personal matters the focus is no longer on the team task.

How to use your Emotional Intelligence to improve public speaking.

How leadership style affects team performance. Which kind of leadership is more effective: one where a clear direction is given to the team, or where the members are allowed to make the decisions themselves?

Leadership effectiveness in crises. The management styles of 219 managers were analysed over a 7 year period as they dealt with crises. This is what they learnt.

Most organisations are recognising that diversity & inclusion practices have become a business imperative to attract and retain the best talent and to maximise talent and marketplace opportunities.

Research suggests that understanding your team dynamics is key to leaders knowing when and how to influence to improve performance.

Research shows that teams who build a strong identity reduce absenteeism and improve productivity. Discover 5 ways to improve a team’s identity.

In a busy, complex, stressful world, empathy is the glue that holds relationships together. Whether you want to connect with your colleagues, customers, or children, you need to master the art of empathetic communication.

Research uncovers some key biases in leadership behaviours regarding how tasks and opportunities are assigned when leaders are working with people outside their area of expertise or leading people who affect the leader’s self-belief.

Research suggests that recruiters are no better than ordinary people at identifying lies?

Research (Hackman et al etc.) has consistently shows that teams, especially disruptive teams (teams that are made up of strong personalities, expertise and experience) often fail to deliver on their potential.

Listening is the most over looked management tool that all successful leaders quickly learn to master. The very best leaders actively listen to their staff and, crucially, they take what they hear into account when it comes to their decision-making.

How to deal with envy at work!

Emotions make our memories powerful and salient, they make the experience of recall human. When we hold on to positive memories, we are kept happy and resilient, thus ensuring humanity’s survival.

Film director Alfred Hitchcock described a situation in which an actor approached him with the question: “What’s my motivation?” To which Hitchcock’s answer was: “Your salary!”

Learning to switch off from worries and difficult work issues is the key to success. Here is a simply psychological technique that can help you switch off and take the time you need to recharge your emotional batteries and reduce your stress.