October 6, 2016
Goal Setting: Don’t Lose Motivation!
When we set ourselves a goal, we usually do so in a flush of enthusiasm and optimism. It can be a New Year’s resolution to get…
Mindtools unveils brand refresh and new M: Suite, signalling a new era in leadership and management skills development
Mindtools, a global provider of leadership and management development solutions, is launching its refreshed brand and introducing M: Suite, a comprehensive and interconnected portfolio of innovative learning products and services that meet a breadth of skills development needs in the leadership and management space. Mindtools has been the trusted partner…
October 4, 2016
Here, Now – the Mindful Manager – #MTtalk
“Mindfulness means paying a attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn Just for the fun of…
October 3, 2016
Box Clever: A Strategy for Innovation
The Three Box Solution, brainchild of professor and best-selling author Vijay Govindarajan, is as simple as its name.
September 23, 2016
Forget the Monday Morning Blues and Find Pleasure in Your Career!
You’ve just got into the swing of the weekend and, yep, you’ve guessed it, Monday’s here again. Cue setting alarm clocks, tossing and turning…
September 21, 2016
Are You a Digital Winner?
“Listen and lead – or get out of the way!” That’s the stark message from employees and younger executives to their digital leaders. An emerging…
September 20, 2016
Managing Multiple Generations – #MTtalk Roundup
Ronald enters the boardroom and calls out the fast food orders that he came to deliver: “One double cheeseburger with fries, one cheese sauce and…
September 16, 2016
Unbending Oak or Flexible Reed?
Has anyone ever accused you of being controlling? Or maybe, the opposite… Do people see you as the laid back, flexible, easygoing manager…
September 12, 2016
Why are There Snowblowers in Miami?
The image of snow-clearing machines carving shapes into Miami’s palm-fringed beaches is vivid and intriguing. But the snowblowers of this blog post’s headline – which…
September 6, 2016
Empowerment vs Entitlement – #MTtalk Roundup
Imagine this scenario: You’re watching a medal ceremony during the Olympic Games. The gold medalist won with a clear margin, but the silver medalist kicks…
September 2, 2016
The Day I Learned to Think in Pictures
Someone once asked me to create a presentation using pictures and just two words per slide. That moment would go on to influence my career in a number…
August 31, 2016
Brainstorming: Your Top Tips
Sometimes, it seems like group activities or sessions can suck all the life out of a team. What is it about team meetings that can…
August 26, 2016
Rude Customers: the Cyber Experience
Social media is a really useful channel for assessing customer service. People can reach out to your business with just a click of a mouse, and…