Category: leadership
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Continuous Personal or Professional development?
Before we embark upon the reasoning behind personal and professional development and which one is preferable, or whether indeed both are necessary, let us consider why these measures are needed and the benefits they bring to an employer. After all, employers will not gift training and the expenses this incurs without good reason and clear…
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The Profound Significance of Self-Knowledge in Professional Growth and Success
Introduction: Understanding oneself is integral to achieving professional growth and success. In today’s dynamic workplaces, individuals armed with self-awareness navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities more effectively. This article explores the importance of self-knowledge in a professional context, examining its influence on career decisions, interpersonal relationships, leadership, and overall job satisfaction. I. The Foundation of…
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Changing your perspective: tips and tricks
What is it that you really want in life, work, home life, hobby, or any other aspect of your life? Do you know? Have you ever considered it? For many people life can be frustrating without any reason, people go to work, save money, or settle down in a particular area without ever stopping to…
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Why being nice might be the new currency
The whole corporate world, in fact, the whole world that operates under capitalism has a built-in ruthlessness driven by profits. Money by any means seems to be the mantra across the industrial world. But is this really the best paradigm we have? Surely there is a better way? I have had in my career two…
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The importance of a strategic plan
Strategic planning is a critical process in a professional context that involves defining an organisation’s direction, making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this direction, and guiding the implementation of the chosen strategy. In essence, strategic planning is a roadmap that helps organisations align their actions with their long-term objectives. The importance of strategic…
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Human Wealth
In a time dominated by the escapades of bankers and financial institutions mismanaging money in the name of capitalism and a free market (aka personal greed), I feel it is important to ask ourselves what capital should we invest in? After all, in the truest sense money is not worth anything until it is spent,…
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Behavioural barriers to leadership
Despite our many principles and strongly held beliefs, it is often possible to feel one way about something but not to act on those principles when it involves other people. I am as guilty of this as anyone and there are good reasons for this behaviour. It is often seen that a personal belief, even…
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Developing Leaders and Managers
Developing leaders and managers who are new to their roles is of paramount importance in fostering organisational success and employee well-being. Effective leadership and management play a pivotal role in shaping the workplace culture, driving productivity, and ensuring a positive working environment. This process of development is not only beneficial for the individuals in leadership…
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An Exploration of the Nolan Principles in Public Office: Fostering Ethical Leadership and Accountability
Introduction: The Nolan Principles refer to a set of principles that form the basis of ethical standards and conduct for individuals in public service. They were developed in the United Kingdom and are named after Lord Nolan, who chaired the Committee on Standards in Public Life that proposed them. The Committee was established in 1994…
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Psychological Safety: an Organisational Foundation
I have spoken in a lot of blogs on here about psychological safety and the importance of this in an effective workplace, so I thought it was time to create a blog to address this topic specifically. It ties so many of the themes I speak about together and is a foundational element of good…
Shevek Pring 