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Embracing Hearts and Minds

30 September, 2020

HBDI Model

Thinking or Feeling? Of the 4 quadrants in an HBDI profile, blue represents the analytical or thinking part of the brain, while red represents the relational or feeling quadrant. Most often I'm de-briefing individual HBDI profiles within a organisational group setting. As the profiles are revealed and people discover their thinking preferences, questions usually arise. One of the more common ones … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Herrmann Whole Brain Thinking, team performance

Working from home – What did we learn?

15 July, 2020

Home office

Remember lockdown? With just 2 days to prepare, many of us were suddenly working from home. New words entered our vocabulary like 'Blursday' because we had no idea what day it was and 'quaranteams' for online teams created during lockdown. We quickly learnt new skills. Like remembering to tick 'un-mute' before speaking in online meetings, or turning the camera off when still in pj's. Some of us … [Read more...]

Tagged With: building teams, Leadership, motivation, team performance, trust, Workplace well-being

Death by Meeting

5 February, 2020

frustrating meetings

Ever leave a team meeting ready to rip your hair out? It happened to me last week. It was a meeting that I attend regularly, with the same group of people who have known each other for some time. We're familiar with each other, know what our roles are and what to expect of each other. Our meetings are usually constructive and respectful. But at the meeting last week two guests were invited. … [Read more...]

Tagged With: building teams, team communication, team meetings, team performance

It's time to replace the 'sink or swim' strategy for our new leaders

8 August, 2017

coaching for employee engagement

In one of the biggest ironies on the planet, we tell people "You’re so good at your job that we’re now going to give you another role (where you don’t do the stuff you’re really good at anymore). "Instead, we're going to promote you to a role where you teach others how to do your job." But here’s the catch. "Even though you may have spent years learning your trade or profession, we’re just going … [Read more...]

Tagged With: building teams, coaching, competence, Future of Leadership, Leadership, team member to team leader, team performance

Team Diversity & The Power of a Question

11 July, 2017

team diversity

‘Diversity in business teams’ has become a catch-cry. Whether it is gender, ethnicity, age or ability, the inference is that great teams need diversity amongst its membership. But what value does diversity bring to the team? For good teams to become great, they need to share a common vision, and ownership in the creation of goals and strategies to achieve that vision. Teams that are harmonious … [Read more...]

Tagged With: building teams, communication, conflict management, Herrmann Whole Brain Thinking, Herrmann Whole Brain Thinking, team communication, team performance

Don’t leave them guessing – tips for giving feedback

11 May, 2017

giving feedback

There’s a saying that ‘the culture of an organisation is shaped by the worst behaviour the leader is willing to tolerate' And let’s face it, most leaders would rather clean the bathroom than give constructive feedback. However, feedback, when delivered well, builds culture and performance within your team. People need to know how they’re doing and feedback gives people direction on the … [Read more...]

Tagged With: building teams, communication, Employee engagement, employee motivation, giving feedback, Leadership, Leadership, organisational culture, team performance

Keep Calm and Carry On – The Path to Building Resilience

15 November, 2016

building resilience

Feelings of panic, stress and uncertainty were likely felt by many throughout New Zealand during the earthquakes on Monday. As New Zealanders, earthquake stress is something we are learning to address and understand. There are opportunities to support each other, develop strategies to cope and be prepared for the future. Some people are able to 'keep calm and carry on' in the aftermath of … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Resilience, team performance, Workplace well-being, Workplace well-being

Walking the Tightrope

22 September, 2016

power vs politeness

What would you do? Here's the scenario: A customer rings up and you take the call. The customer is calling to complain about a report they received from your company. They complain that the report is poorly written and contains a number of factual errors. You check the report and see that it's written by your manager. What do you do? 'Saving face' - it's a concept that we usually associate … [Read more...]

Tagged With: building teams, communication, conflict management, difficult people, Future of Leadership, Leadership, team communication, team performance, Training

10 August, 2016

What leadership style are you?

'Mood based’ working areas which eliminate a designated desk and chair, an emphasis on wellness and healthy working environments, blurred boundaries between home and work are all characteristics of the future of our working environment. Gone are the days of arriving at your office desk at 8am to start work, morning tea in the staff tea room at 10am, lunch at 12 and home at 5pm. Skype conversations … [Read more...]

Tagged With: building teams, communication, employee motivation, Leadership, Leadership, management, team performance

What makes a good team?

10 February, 2016

building a team

We're genetically wired to be part of a team - whether it's a work team, a family or a sport's team. We depend on building a team for success and happiness. So, why do we find them so difficult? The chart gives some clues. In a team of 2 people, one connection or relationship is required. For 3 people, 3 connections are required. So far, so good. But by 5 people, the connections required double … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Business trends, communication, Herrmann Whole Brain Thinking, Leadership, team performance

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