Tag: high performance
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The first 90 Days
The first 90 days of a new job is your window to implement changes, restructure, improve and adapt your role to best suit both yourself and the company. There are certain things that will help you to make this process more effective and more likely to produce a favourable work position for you. There are…
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Gap analysis: why its a crucial part of your organisational improvement
Gap analysis is a strategic planning tool that helps organisations assess the difference, or “gap,” between their current state and their desired future state. This analysis is conducted to identify areas where there is a difference between what an organisation is currently doing and what it wants to achieve. The primary purpose of gap analysis…
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Taking Criticism
We have all invariably had to sit and take criticism of one form or another in our lives, usually from our manager, our family, or our partners; and the fact that this criticism comes from areas of our lives that are so critically important makes it even harder to take gracefully. There is simply too…
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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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The role of instructor for teambuilding activities
The role of the instructor is crucial; it is your job to create the thread that links up the skills, experiences and processes that help form a strong and well-functioning team. However, you do this by stepping back. It is critical that the team is able to feel unified throughout the process of forming and…
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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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Outstanding Teaching: a state of mind?
At first glance this may appear to be only attributable to teaching professionals, but teaching is something we all do all the time, when you counsel friends, talk to your children, or discuss with family among many other instances. Being a good teacher comes down to effective communication, being an outstanding teacher requires responsive communication…
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Some ideas behind High Performance Teams: Teal Organisations, Kaizen and the Cynefin Framework
High-performance teams are the backbone of successful organisations. These teams possess a unique set of characteristics and operate on principles that drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In this blog post, we will delve into three powerful ideas that contribute to high-performance teams: Teal organizations, Kaizen, and Cynefin principles. By understanding and applying these concepts,…
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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 