Categories
HR and Change

Why should the HR function take on a bigger role in driving performance?

Why should the HR function take on a bigger role in driving performance?

Three clear trends will reshape the role of the HR function in organisations. The rapidly globalising economy; the increasingly speedy growth of the knowledge economy combined with an internet savvy workforce; the speed of IT change. Continue readingWhy should the HR function take on a bigger role in driving performance?

Categories
Leadership

Stop, change, start – the transition to successful leadership

Stop, change, start – the transition to successful leadership

Some years ago “coaching”, “mentoring”, “reflection” or “mindfulness” were neither words nor concepts raised in the Boardroom. Now they are discussed and employed but how deep is the process?

Continue readingStop, change, start – the transition to successful leadership

Categories
Leadership

Coming out of a recession, you will need true leaders

Coming out of a recession, you will need true leaders

The challenges that will be brought about by the speed of change, the world of the Cloud and the scale of growth as we come out of recession, will require a new generation of leaders who are able to learn quickly and act wisely – both now and in the future. Continue readingComing out of a recession, you will need true leaders

Categories
Leadership

A leader is ultimately accountable for growth

A leader is ultimately accountable for growth

The pandemic is still wreaking havoc. The oil price is dropping alongside the Euro. Threats of war are looming on several fronts. Continue readingA leader is ultimately accountable for growth

Categories
Leadership

Minding manners

Minding manners

– why it’s important and why the rise of massive data analysis will affect decision making and leadership.Continue readingMinding manners

Categories
Leadership

How important is Corporate Culture in the Nationalisation of your firm?

How important is Corporate Culture in the Nationalisation of your firm?

Have you ever considered that the success or failure of your firm could depend on the type of culture your company has and how well it is blended with international cultures?
Continue readingHow important is Corporate Culture in the Nationalisation of your firm?

Categories
Leadership

Understanding both Corporate and National Cultures.

Understanding both Corporate and National Cultures.

Growing international business? Don’t forget the importance of understanding both corporate and national cultures.Continue readingUnderstanding both Corporate and National Cultures.

Categories
Discrimination and Equality

Gender and Cultural Diversity – how can you build an effective workforce?

Gender and Cultural Diversity – how can you build an effective workforce?

Do you know of a company which claims to be culturally diverse through hiring multiple nationalities?   Have you come across an organisation that embraces gender equality by citing single Board representatives?  Consider the companies you work with or know of – just for 5 minutes?Continue readingGender and Cultural Diversity – how can you build an effective workforce?

Categories
Leadership

Cultural Norms – Where is your organisation when it comes to selecting leaders?

Cultural Norms – Where is your organisation when it comes to selecting leaders?

In the West many organisations seek dynamic, charismatic leaders; in the East, they assume dynamic, autocratic leadership will be most effective. In today’s global village perhaps the quiet leadership of proactive employees will make a difference?Continue readingCultural Norms – Where is your organisation when it comes to selecting leaders?

Categories
Leadership

How does your leadership measure up?

Are you a collaborative leader?
When your company is facing change and the pressure is growing, will your teamwork skills be up to the task?

Continue readingHow does your leadership measure up?