Archive for the "Giving Feedback" Category
Aug 2014
Identify your Strengths using the Reflected Best Self™ Technique
When we use our strengths, we are more energised, have higher levels of well-being and performance and fulfillment and are more likely to achieve our career goals and deliver better performance. The Reflected Best Self™ Exercise is a great tool to help you get feedback on your strengths and how others see you when you […]
Jul 2014
Managers should Build, not Burn, Bridges
Seth Godin, in his recent blog Burning Bridges, talks about people who in their quest to achieve their goals, can burn bridges along the way which not only damages their relationships but also their reputation. How can managers build or repair bridges with their staff? Be approachable and encourage your staff to be open and […]
Apr 2014
How to Prepare your Employees for the Performance Appraisal
How you engage upfront with your employees prior to the performance appraisal can determine how well the conversation will flow. We have seen in our work when preparing managers on how to conduct an effective performance appraisal that the managers who take the performance review process seriously and engage early with their staff have more […]
Aug 2013
6 Ways To Inspire Trust
Ask most people what they love or loath about their boss, they will tell you that there is either a great deal of trust with that person or no trust at all. Building trust is the foundation of building high performing teams. Pat Lencioni in his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team states that […]
Jul 2013
Emotional Intelligence and Social Awareness
How many of you work with a colleague who without you saying much approach you and ask you if you are OK? They have watched you the past couple of days and have seen that you are not your usual upbeat self. Or, your manager backs off from asking you to stay late at work […]
Jul 2013
Raising your Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify, use, understand and manage emotions in a positive way. When it comes to well-being and success in the workplace Emotional Intelligence helps us to to stay calm under pressure and understand how our behaviour positively and negatively impacts others. It also helps us anticipate the needs of […]