Posts tagged "managing people"

In a big week of funding for Aussie startups, Culture Amp has raised $US40 million ($54.3 million) in Series D funding, led by VC fund Blackbird Ventures.

Introducing new ideas can be a delicate task, and one that is often carried out ineffectually. These five tips will help you sharpen your strategy.

All leaders need to be aware of the effects they have on those around them. Paying attention to employees and colleagues delivers massive benefits.

In today’s overhyped purpose climate the question of who should carry the mantle of 'chief purpose officer' is an open one.

Research shows only 20% of salespeople are fully effective when sales prospecting, but according to Sue Barrett, prospecting hesitation can be overcome.

What to do about blamers and complainers? Here are some tips for how to create a culture of constructive feedback in your workplace.

The borderline between disrespect and workplace bullying or harassment is when negativity becomes habitual, concentrating on one person. 
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We intuitively know that a “happy worker is a good worker.” But what about their managers?

In any workplace, you'll be required to collaborate with people of different ages, skill sets and experience. Here's how to do it well.

No women in the boardroom? Well, look, there’s a good reason for it according to numerous male bosses in Britain.

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To get their business of the ground and secure the funding they need, entrepreneurs need to be focused, creative, and just a little bit charming. But, once there’s money in the bank and founders start taking on staff, how do those attributes translate into management?

Have you ever worked with someone who was really effective in one role but then promoted to other roles, usually in management, and ended having no idea and no real capacity to fulfil that role in a competent manner?