Rhyme nor Reason – Logic and its Uses
Logic is not a matter of opinion; there are specific principles and criteria involved. In this article we look at some of the principles of logic, and how to apply them to problem-solving and decision-making.
Leadership and Management
Creating an Organisational Feedback Culture
A guide to introducing or expanding the use of feedback in your organisation.
Action Planning
This document provides a brief outline of action planning, and contains a handy template that you can use to create your own action plans.
Virtual Project Teams
An overview of the leading thinking on teams that communicate remotely rather than working in the same physical location.
Mind Tricks: Is Decision-Making Always Rational?
Decision-making is rational and process led. Over the years a clear, delineated step-by-step technique has been developed which varies little from one organisation to another. So why is it then that so many bad decisions are still made? One reason may be the tricks that our mind can play on us when we truly believe we have come to a rational decision. This article looks at some of the experiments discussed by Dan Ariely in his book 'Predictably Irrational', and examines how irrationality can affect day-to-day decision-making.
Peter Block: The Empowered Manager
Block outlines the ways in which office politics can be used to influence others, and to influence decisions and processes. This article is a review of his work.
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Delivering Feedback
A look at the essentials of great feedback delivery, with examples and analysis of some of the most common feedback delivery models.
How to Reduce Dead Time in Your Team
Dead time can damage team morale, productivity and profits, and lead to boredom and bad behavior. Keep it to a minimum with our six simple strategies.
Top Tips for Managing Ambiguity
Ambiguity can affect decision-making at all levels across an organisation. Follow these tips to help improve how you deal with ambiguity.
Implement your Decision
Clear and well planned steps will help you implement your decision once you have made it. This article talks through what you need to do.
8 Keys to Eliminating Passive-Aggressiveness
Author Andrea Brandt examines why humans are not passive-aggressive by nature, and how passive-aggressive people can change their behavior.
Top Tips for Managing Team Expectations
Managing the expectations of your team is an important part of your role as a manager. Following these suggestions will help you manage team expectations effectively.