Leadership and Management

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4 Minutes

Peer Appraisal: Better The Devil You Know

Peer appraisal is an increasingly popular method of appraisal, where immediate colleagues or team members, rather than managers, assess employee performance. This article provides an overview of peer appraisal and considers some of the pros and cons associated with its implementation. Guidance is also provided to help ensure that peer appraisal is a success in your organisation.

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15 Minutes

The Trusted Advisor

"The Trusted Advisor" is a classic business book and in our latest podcast, we ask whether or not its advice still holds true for a modern audience.

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Creative Problem-Solving Technique

A widely-used problem-solving technique which uses divergent and convergent thinking to arrive at an innovative solution which is also grounded in practicality.

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6 Minutes

An Introduction to Planning

An overview of planning, from strategic plans to operational plans and how the different types of organisational plans relate to each other.

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15 Minutes

Principles

Author, investor and entrepreneur Ray Dalio discusses learning from your mistakes, not being afraid to admit an error, and Bridgewater Associates' unique decision-making processes.

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Top Tips for Leading a New Team

Whether the team you are joining is established or newly formed, following these suggestions will help you to gain team members’ buy-in and encourage everyone to work effectively together from the start.

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30 Minutes

Fierce Leadership

Bestselling-author Susan Scott challenges some of today's so-called 'best practices' in business, such as holding people accountable and hiring smart people. She recommends taking a 'fierce' and fresh approach to leadership, in order to thrive in a difficult economic environment.

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How to Be a Great Team Player

What makes a great team player? Learn how to play to your strengths within a team by clearly understanding your role, and by staying flexible and reliable.

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Holding a Development Discussion

Having a development conversation with members of your team means more than just having a quick discussion. This article outlines the steps to take before, during and after the meeting.