Entries by David

Do you suffer from indecision?……sometimes… second thoughts… maybe not.

We’ve all been there: standing at the crossroads of “yes” and “no” while a little voice whispers, “What if this is the wrong choice?” Indecision can feel like a heavy fog, but here’s the good news: Effective communication and decision-making are intertwined. Strong communication skills are essential for gathering information, sharing perspectives, and effectively communicating […]

Loosing an Employee

As a manager, losing an employee might invoke one of two reactions – “Well, that solves one problem!” 😮‍💨, or “How will we survive without them?!’” 😮‍ Let’s face it, losing employees can be emotional, expensive and disruptive.  But let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Not all resignations hit the same. It’s natural […]

Are You & Your Team Using CYA (Cover Your Ass) Tactics?

As an HR manager, you wear many hats. You’re responsible for recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and so much more. And let’s be honest, budgets are often tight. You’re constantly looking for ways to maximise your impact and do more with less. Focusing on employee engagement and retention strategies is essential, but it demands […]

My People Are Great But My Team Doesn’t Gel

“I have great people in my business, but when working as a team they just don’t gel.”   Does this ring a bell with you? Humans are complex individuals, but put humans together in a team, and complexity goes through the roof! So how do you ensure your teams deliver high performance and foster workplace […]

How to Prevent Mediocre Managers from Sabotaging your People Strategy

Think about the worst manager you ever had; what qualities made them a bad manager? You might think of some Not-Safe-For-Work words, but you might also say: ·  Micromanaging ·  Unempathetic ·  Uninspiring ·  Uncommunicative ·  Unsupportive ·  Unresponsive Whatever you said, we’ve all encountered them. Those mediocre direct managers who lack the essential management skills to […]