Listen to Pain Points to discover the secrets of decision making. When do you use your head, and when your heart? How do you decide things with others? What are the best decision-making tools? And how do you announce difficult decisions to your team?
In this episode of the Pain Points podcast we explore ways to model inclusion. Discover the benefits of getting it right, the problems that arise when it goes wrong, and lots of practical ways that we can all help to increase inclusion in our teams.
There's a fine line between pressure and stress. One makes you work better, the other stops you in your tracks. So how do you improve your relationship with pressure? And can you really use pressure to help you produce your best work?
Delegation is something all managers and leaders need to do. So why is it so hard to let go of some tasks? How can you make sure you're doing it fairly? This episode addresses all these pain points and more.
In this episode, the Pain Points team discuss the perils of virtual meetings. Are they a blessing or a curse? What are some of the biggest challenges? And how can we grow in confidence and capability to overcome them?
Join senior editor Jonathan Hancock and two other members of the Mind Tools content team as they discuss vacations. How do you make the most of your time off? And how do you hit the ground running when you return to work?
Join Jonathan Hancock and his guests as they explore the pains and positives of team-building exercises and events. What are the dos and don’ts when you're organizing them? And, if you're a participant, what are the best ways to get through?
Our memories can let us down when we need them most. In this episode, the Mind Tools team share tips and tricks for improving our memories and retaining crucial information. And host Jonathan Hancock reveals his own record-breaking skills!
How do you get the best out of flexible working? There are plenty of benefits to it – but also some major barriers. So join us for this episode of the Pain Points podcast to hear stories and strategies from your flexible friends at Mind Tools!
Do you easily get… distracted? From our cell phones to house chores, there are so many things demanding our attention. Join the Mind Tools content team as they discuss their favorite ways of staying focused at work.
So you've made the jump to management. What's next? Join the Pain Points team as they discuss what it takes to make the transition from competent worker to people manager. Hear their experiences and tips for a successful move to management.
Anger can be a scary and painful emotion. But it's one we all feel from time to time. So how do you deal with it? Join the Mind Tools content team as they discuss their personal experiences of anger, and share insights about how to deal with it at work.
