There’s a lot of talk about the importance of businesses having a People Strategy yet, like anything in the world of business, it requires some investment in time and effort ... Read more

Middle managers are the first line managers in an organisation. They manage a team to drive results yet have very little or no impact on company strategy and objectives. They ... Read more

There’s something special about this time of year as people’s spirits are lifted with the ambitions and dreams of fulfilling their New Year resolutions. As well as personal goals, Business ... Read more

Hands up those of you who have sat through completely pointless meetings at work. There’s no clear agenda, people are rambling on about stuff that doesn’t affect you and most ... Read more

I learnt a valuable lesson about delegation at the point in my career when I was promoted to a management role for the first time. The feedback from a 360 ... Read more

Being a good manager is a difficult balancing act. There’s often a real tension between leading the team (and dealing with the all the people-related issues that come with that) ... Read more

There’s little doubt that businesses benefit from having engaged employees. The landmark piece of research in this field, the MacLeod Report, provided conclusive evidence that staff who enjoy their work ... Read more