Leadership is about inspiring others to follow: Old style leadership anagram Despotic Anagram (old thinking) Dictatorial & commanding Evaluates rather than values Suspicious and cynical Power seeking & taking Oppresses differences Total control seeker Intrustive & instructive Cold and calculating Nothing too inspiring about despots! “THE WORLD THAT WE HAVE MADE AS A RESULT OF… Continue reading »
Oct
21
Sound Advice from Jack Welch
“The Economist” Magazine once described Jack Welch, the ex-boss of General Electric as… ‘the man who has some claim to being the world’s most successful manager of the past quarter century’. A few quotes I have collected over recent years may give us some insights into the issues we as managers need to consider; ‘the… Continue reading »
Oct
15
THE CHANGING ROLE OF MANAGERS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATIONS part 3
To continue… In TRADITIONAL organizations assessments of efficiency where based on top down periodic performance reviews, appraisals where given against pre-set standards and often only conducted on an annual basis. In ENTREPRENEURIAL organizations we need to implement performance management on a continuous basis through a system of reviews, personal development discussions and 360-degree analysis of… Continue reading »
Oct
09
Why doing one thing at a time, correctly, will help you get the job done!
“You might think a lot gets done when you multitask, however a study conducted by Stanford researchers Eyal Ophir, Clifford Nass and Anthony Wagner says it isn’t so.” “People who are regularly bombarded with several streams of electronic information do not pay attention, control their memory or switch from one job to another as well… Continue reading »
Oct
07
Four more Key Competencies for People Leading People at Work
To round out this series on competence the four ‘final’ people oriented competencies defined through our teams research. ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT A) Understands and follows the organization’s ethical rules, policies and regulations and works actively towards its vision, mission, goals and aspirations. B) Shows concern for the image of the organisation and talks positively about the… Continue reading »
Sep
30
Three Leader Behaviours for Competent People Oriented Management
DEVELOPS OTHERS A) Creates and provides opportunities to allow staff to invest the appropriate amount of time to ensure personal development. B) Uses the Performance Management System to cultivate and develop employee talent. C) Actively undertakes personal development discussions with subordinates and encourages them to participate in appropriate learning activities. D) Analyses individual strengths, weaknesses,… Continue reading »
Sep
26
People Skills Personal Traits Needed by Effective People Focussed Managers
Which personals trait and skills do we need to be people oriented effective managers? Three more for us to ponder… and develop! TENACITY A) Is willing to do more than normally expected by others the complete task even if it comes at some personal cost. B) Able to maintain focus and interest over a long… Continue reading »
Sep
18
People Oriented Management Competencies and Working With Teams
TEAM LEADERSHIP A) Communicates clearly the team goals and systematically monitors standards and controls the progress of the team and individual members. Listens well to the opinions of members. B) Leads by example by adhering to agreed rules, regulations and standards of behaviour in general and particularly those set/agreed by the team. C) Uses sound… Continue reading »
Sep
17
Leadership Competence and Linking it to a Leadership Brand
Leadership Competence and Linking it to a Leadership Brand, so which competencies are important and who should decide? Talking of branding ourself… Ric (orglearn) **Link for direct page viewers return to main career success blog to check out other posts! While you’re here take a look at the free blank resume form!
Sep
16
Desirable Personal Qualities for People Oriented Managers
Three more desirable qualities for those that want to excel at being people oriented managers or leaders: RELATIONSHIP BUILDER A) Communicates effectively with those around him/her. B) Understands and practices the principles of good human relations. C) Regularly contacts those people critical to his/her personal and work success. D) Shows genuine interest in the well-being… Continue reading »
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