Mastering your managerial skillset

Mastering your managerial skillset

This month we’ve been focusing on the key management skills good managers need to master. Most managers have been promoted to their roles due to their mastery of the ‘mechanics’ of doing their role rather than the ‘dynamics’ (how they do it). Terry H. Hill in his article: ’12 business skills you need to master’,…

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How to master key management skills

How to master key management skills

If you are wanting to increase your management skill-set, there are a range of management skills that you can master. Terry H. Hill in his article: ’12 business skills you need to master’, published in business.com states that there are a range of management skills that you can develop to support your business reaching its…

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5 important management skills to master

5 important management skills to master

Managing any complex business often takes more ‘soft skills’ or management skills than functional skills. However, when you look at the management structure of any given company, you normally find that it consists of people who have been promoted to Management roles due to their functional capability. So what are the management skills that are…

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The impact of employee health on business performance

The impact of employee health on business performance

Most businesses have a health and wellbeing policy, but understanding how employee wellbeing supports business goals is another thing entirely. Amanda McMillan, co-founder of Wellineux, says that it’s essential to link business strategy to the employee wellbeing strategy. Without this, argues McMillan, employees won’t see how these strategies support the business overall. Iain Hopkins, says…

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How to conduct an effective exit interview

How to conduct an effective exit interview

Exit interviews are one of the most important information gathering processes that your business can undertake. Effective exit interviews should provide insights into what your employees value and indicators as to why they are choosing to leave your business. It’s important to ensure that your business is set up correctly to conduct effective exit interviews…

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How to encourage innovation in your organisation

How to encourage innovation in your organisation

Innovation is a term often associated with product development – how new products and services are developed and constructed. However, there are enormous benefits from employees bringing innovative thinking and problem-solving in their everyday roles. So what is the best way to encourage innovation in your organisation? According to Business Victoria, the first step is…

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What we can learn from watching dynamic leaders in action

What we can learn from watching dynamic leaders in action

Have you ever worked for a dynamic leader? How did it impact you? James Adonis, in his book ‘How to be Great’, cites Dorothea Dix as an example of a dynamic leader. Dix played a significant role in the transformation of the care of the mentally ill during her lifetime. After discovering the appalling and…

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How to lead a business in challenging times

How to lead a business in challenging times

It’s said that a leader’s true colours are revealed when they lead in difficult times. In today’s climate of increased competition, fluctuating market demand and huge internal and external pressures, maintaining focus can be incredibly challenging. Moreover, it can be incredibly confronting to lead a group of people through uncertainty, fear and reach business goals…

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