by Janice | May 3, 2022 | Coaching and Mentoring, Performance Management, Talent Management
The management role is changing along with organisational structures, attitudes, and ways of working. In the modern organization, a manager may have little direct contact with an individual as regards their day-to-day responsibilities. Wider spans of control may mean...
by Janice | Apr 12, 2022 | Coaching and Mentoring, Performance Management, Talent Management
Word on the block is that coaches and mentors are finding a high demand for their services in this post pandemic period. It would not be at all surprising if this were the case, as managers are having to face shifting business priorities, along with changes in...
by Janice | Mar 22, 2022 | Coaching and Mentoring, Performance Management, Talent Management
As businesses reform after the pandemic, resetting goals and raising performance standards are key management skills. Job descriptions are a great guide to understanding the purpose of the role and its main tasks and responsibilities and to identify the general areas...
by Janice | Mar 22, 2022 | Coaching and Mentoring, Performance Management, Talent Management
Giving feedback is one of the hardest skills to master. It is also one of the most valuable. Given and received in the right spirit, it builds skills, creates a shared understanding of values and performance standards, and builds relationships. Given in the...
by Janice | Mar 22, 2022 | Coaching and Mentoring, Performance Management, Talent Management
Giving feedback is a gift that shows you care, and that you notice. People should always learn and benefit from the feedback you give. Make it a right for everyone in your firm to receive valuable feedback. Here are some pointers: 1. At the start of the conversation,...
by Janice | Sep 28, 2021 | Assessment and Development Centres, Competencies, Performance Management, Talent Management
Anecdotal evidence suggests that managers found it even more difficult during lockdown to deal with underperformance than before. To discuss poor performance now when you have let it ride for quite some time is excruciating for all concerned. Add to the mix the need...
