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What does a culture review involve and why would you invest in it?

How well your organisation is delivering results is largely dependant on the culture. Culture is “the methods by which things get done”. It includes the behavioural habits of individuals and ...

by Andrea Warr • August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

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The quiet power of being discerning

Being discerning means cultivating the ability to judge wisely. It’s an important skill for leaders and managers to master as it means knowing what to leave out, as well as ...

by Andrea Warr • August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

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Moving into management? These are the skills you need.

While there is much talk of becoming a leader and leadership development, the role that is often understated in a leadership career is that of becoming an effective manager. ...

by Andrea Warr • July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

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Managers: the why and how of making sure they’re effective

Managers have a crucial role as a bridge between strategic leadership and functional teams. When managers don’t fulfil this important role as they should, there’s far-reaching consequences. Here’s how managers ...

by Andrea Warr • June 6, 2023June 7, 2023

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Leadership journeys: from self-promotion to influence

At some point, there is a great shift in a person’s leadership capability, as they stop focusing on proving they are enough and become comfortable embracing the knowledge around them ...

by Andrea Warr • May 9, 2023June 7, 2023

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Back to basics: how to avoid feeling obsolete

In a world obsessed with talking about the latest tech innovations, it’s best to keep in mind that while tech will always evolve, fundamental skills remain the same. Key takeaways ...

by Andrea Warr • April 13, 2023June 7, 2023

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The why and how of difficult conversations in the workplace

We’ve all had to participate in difficult conversations at work – as either the initiator or recipient. Whether it’s addressing performance issues, delivering bad news about a delayed project, or ...

by Leah Maclean • March 24, 2023March 28, 2023

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4 steps to create a career by your design

Our working lives inevitably come with ups and downs, but it’s always important to make sure you’re in charge of where you are heading. Here’s how to set your career ...

by Andrea Warr • March 17, 2023June 7, 2023

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Turmoil and change: How to take control

Many of us are in the middle of a tumultuous time at work due to staff turnover and strategic changes at an organisational level. In this situation, it can be ...

by Andrea Warr • February 23, 2023June 7, 2023