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Four questions to help you move forward from fear and frustration positively
It is easy to feel consumed by frustration and fear in the face of uncertainty. Mike Jones introduces a simple method to contextualise fears and worries, see what is really in your control, be kinder to yourself and lessen the grip of perfectionism; all of which are critical to allow you to move forward from frustration positively
Creativity, MBAs, and competitive advantage for modern businesses
An MBA can increase your ability to have impact and open your eyes to the power of creativity within business, and how misconstrued the very idea of creativity is for most businesses, says Tom Gray
Four tips to follow when doing virtual sales negotiation – the value of ‘connect, discover, share and collaborate’
You may be of the view that in this new virtual world, opportunities to connect with people, to understand each other and to find ways to work and collaborate together have changed the dynamics of effective negotiation for ever. But, have they? Isobel Rimmer finds out
Courageous leadership requires us to be vulnerable
Organisations need courageous leaders now more than ever – and courage is about acting despite the fear, says Anne Taylor
What makes an effective virtual leader during lockdown and beyond?
Penny Pullan outlines six steps to follow for those looking to maximise the effectiveness of their online meetings, and explains why a facilitative approach is best for leading in a virtual context
How to combat loneliness caused by sustained periods of remote working
Working from home can make us more efficient, but it’s the face-to-face interactions and opportunities to give, support and help our colleagues or clients that make our work meaningful, as Hodar Lam, Steffen Giessner and Meir Shemla report
Achievement in the post-Covid world has to be beyond the ego
If you are not self-aware, able to manage your emotions, relate to others and manage relationships, then your advanced journey which builds that deeper values-based approach described, lacks a solid foundation, says Danielle Grant
Transforming customers into community – The power of true fans and how to go about creating them
True fans play a vital role in the success of all businesses because they form the foundations for future innovation and growth, says Ruari Fairbairns
Post Covid-19: The orderly lockdown will be followed by a disorderly return to competition
The word on everyone’s lips right now is restart. But what does restart mean and how do we do it? Julian Dailly finds out
‘If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room’: getting your team right
Surrounding yourself with smart people can be a transformational and humbling experience, which can challenge, develop, and ultimately help you to spend valuable time on the things you are great at, while knowing others within the team will be great in their areas of strength, says Elena Meskhi
Building resilience is a vital management strategy
We should share examples of agility and resiliency with our colleagues, family, and friends throughout this challenging time, and provide inspiration for how we can come out of adversity stronger, says Mark Fieldhouse
Company values in a crisis: what can go wrong when the values are ignored?
In times of crisis when companies are forced to deal with especially challenging circumstances, as is the case with the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s the companies with strong organisational values that triumph in the long-term, says Robert Ordever
Four questions to help you move forward from fear and frustration positively
It is easy to feel consumed by frustration and fear in the face of uncertainty. Mike Jones introduces a simple method to contextualise fears and worries, see what is really in your control, be kinder to yourself and lessen the grip of perfectionism; all of which are critical to allow you to move forward from frustration positively
Creativity, MBAs, and competitive advantage for modern businesses
An MBA can increase your ability to have impact and open your eyes to the power of creativity within business, and how misconstrued the very idea of creativity is for most businesses, says Tom Gray
Four tips to follow when doing virtual sales negotiation – the value of ‘connect, discover, share and collaborate’
You may be of the view that in this new virtual world, opportunities to connect with people, to understand each other and to find ways to work and collaborate together have changed the dynamics of effective negotiation for ever. But, have they? Isobel Rimmer finds out
Courageous leadership requires us to be vulnerable
Organisations need courageous leaders now more than ever – and courage is about acting despite the fear, says Anne Taylor
What makes an effective virtual leader during lockdown and beyond?
Penny Pullan outlines six steps to follow for those looking to maximise the effectiveness of their online meetings, and explains why a facilitative approach is best for leading in a virtual context
How to combat loneliness caused by sustained periods of remote working
Working from home can make us more efficient, but it’s the face-to-face interactions and opportunities to give, support and help our colleagues or clients that make our work meaningful, as Hodar Lam, Steffen Giessner and Meir Shemla report
Achievement in the post-Covid world has to be beyond the ego
If you are not self-aware, able to manage your emotions, relate to others and manage relationships, then your advanced journey which builds that deeper values-based approach described, lacks a solid foundation, says Danielle Grant
Transforming customers into community – The power of true fans and how to go about creating them
True fans play a vital role in the success of all businesses because they form the foundations for future innovation and growth, says Ruari Fairbairns
Post Covid-19: The orderly lockdown will be followed by a disorderly return to competition
The word on everyone’s lips right now is restart. But what does restart mean and how do we do it? Julian Dailly finds out
