This can (and should) include the little triumphs as well as the huge accomplishments. And because life is more than just work, include life in its round. We get so caught up in life, and in moving forward, we forget to look back in our constant striving to move forward.
It means creating a communication and engagement plan that ideally dovetails with other people strategies so that it’s a seamless and consistent approach to communication and consultation,
rather than an afterthought in response to employee discontent or grumblings.
Despite the data showing us that flexible working is a good thing for all of us (not just women with kids); and that the benefits to both the organisation and the individual can far outweigh the inconvenience; still there is the lingering perception that flexible working just doesn’t feel that flexible. So, how do we change the perception of this and make flexible working something that we can all benefit from?
Nothing kills the passion for those who move from high performing specialist to leader, more than discovering that they are a dumping ground for managers above and reports below. Passion comes from “freedom within the framework”; when they’re told broadly what needs to happen and why, but the how is largely self-determined.
A “growth mindset,” on the other hand, thrives on challenge and sees failure not as evidence of unintelligence but as a heartening springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities.
What are the elements of a high performing team? And how do you get there if you have a team which is not performing well? These are questions that get asked often as people struggle with how to maximise productivity and cohesion of a team (old or new)!
If there was one skill that organisations want, it’s the ability to introduce change successfully and sustainably. To have an organisation that is change ready and embraces change. Organisations spend a lot of time and money trying to build a culture that welcomes change rather than resist it.
So this week, what’s one thing you can do to look at the physical environment and expectations you have of your employees? If you were to look at you through their eyes, what would you see?
How do you begin to describe a career so rich, so varied and interesting? Fiona Kalaf’s route and growth as a leader has had many twists and turns; and yet when viewed in hindsight position her perfectly for her current role as CEO of Youth Focus.
Change and leadership are inextricably linked. Often leaders are brought in to introduce change, and always change requires great leadership if it is to be successful.
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