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The £1,000 or £50,000 Management Education
At a recent networking event I sat next to an employment lawyer. This particular employment lawyer was in their second career having worked in consulting roles in major organisations and as a result was very pragmatic. Our discussion got on to the fact that that problems often arise in organisations due to poor management skills […]
Continue readingThe 6 Keys To Thriving As A New Manager
If you are like most people the decision to be given the opportunity to manage is more than likely based on what you did in the past and the potential you have shown. I emphasised what you did specifically because in my experience those recruiting fail to distinguish between been great at doing and being […]
Continue reading7 Key Tips For Professional People Moving Into Management
The best performers in a particular profession are usually exceptionally good at what they do. As a result they often find themselves promoted into roles where the success they achieve no longer just depends on what they do but also on their ability to manage and get the best from others. For some it can be a struggle but often some simple things can make big differences to your success.
Continue readingHow To Be An Even Better Manager
If you are reading this, the chances are that you are already a good manager and want to be an even better manager. So what can you do?
Continue readingFinance for Non Financial Managers: 3 Common Myths
Myth # 1: You need to be good at maths People often say to me when speaking about Finance that they need to be good at maths. Nothing could be further from the truth. Provided you understand simple arithmetic, things like addition, subtraction, averages, percentages and multiplication you have the base knowledge interpret financial information. […]
Continue readingManagement: 5 Tips To Being A Better Manager
As a manager you need to deliver results and support the team you manage. So what are my top 5 tips to being a better manager: Be clear on what is expected from you Use our time effectively Know your team and what motivates them to deliver Know your own strengths and weaknesses so that […]
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