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Change: Developing a Vision of Change
Change management — today is about developing a vision of change. As a reminder, we’re currently discussing John Kotter’s eight-step model. The last two times
What Should I Do When My Team Members Don’t Do What I Want?
If you want to lead successfully, you should behave fairly and be predictable for your team members. If you’ve known me for a while, you
Do I always have to be available?
As a manager, do I always have to be available? I think not. The new term for this is “open doors policy”. This open doors policy
How To React to Disrespectful Team Members Correctly
Successfully managing disrespectful team members can be difficult. Cheeky answers, rolled eyes, disrespectful body language. The list of things brash team members do can continue
Checklist – Perfectly prepared for performance reviews
The checklist for smart managers: Schedule for the organizational preparation Guideline for the preparation of the content Performance reviews – an opportunity for managers Many
How Managers Become Better Listeners
Do you have a lot on your mind and often only listen to team members with half an ear? In the following article, I will
The Best Systemic Questions for Managers
Do you know the feeling of having one conversation after the next with difficult team members—and nothing happens? These situations call for the use of
Ask Your Direct Reports These Questions
Questions are an important tool for managers. They result in better motivation, better work results and conflict-free collaboration. “If there is any one secret of
Leading successfully and in a modern way
Change: Building a Leadership Coalition
Today’s topic is how to build a leadership coalition in change management. We’ve been moving along John Kotter’s eight stages of change for quite some
Change: How You Create a Sense of Urgency
Managing change is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult tasks you’ll face as a leader. It’s also one that comes at you almost
Respect: Why It Is Important for Leaders
I was at an airport once, waiting at the gate. And while we were standing on the gangway to get on the plane, I couldn’t
Values: How Successful Companies Communicate Them
The last few times, we’ve talked about values, vision, and mission statements. If you have them for yourself and your department, fine. The next logical
Values: Your Team’s Steering Wheel
Most of us have a car. For it to run, it needs two things: first, an engine, right? And then a control system. Otherwise, it’s
Mission Statement: How We Do Things Here
It makes a difference, especially today. Honestly, a mission statement for companies? In today’s world, where change hits us at the speed of light, is
How To Build a High-Performing Team
Building high-performing teams is an opportunity. Not enough companies take advantage of them. The potential that lies within the team is often overlooked in the
Leading successfully and in a modern way
Change: Developing a Vision of Change
Change management — today is about developing a vision of change. As a reminder, we’re currently discussing John Kotter’s eight-step model. The last two times
What Should I Do When My Team Members Don’t Do What I Want?
If you want to lead successfully, you should behave fairly and be predictable for your team members. If you’ve known me for a while, you
Do I always have to be available?
As a manager, do I always have to be available? I think not. The new term for this is “open doors policy”. This open doors policy
How To React to Disrespectful Team Members Correctly
Successfully managing disrespectful team members can be difficult. Cheeky answers, rolled eyes, disrespectful body language. The list of things brash team members do can continue
Checklist – Perfectly prepared for performance reviews
The checklist for smart managers: Schedule for the organizational preparation Guideline for the preparation of the content Performance reviews – an opportunity for managers Many
Controversial Point Home Office, 3 Points How the Optimal Use of Today Can Look Like
In times of crisis, the companies that have always integrated a home office into their working lives are in a better position. When we wanted
How To Prepare the Perfect Performance Review
The Performance Review Checklist for Smart Managers: Plan a schedule for organizational preparation Create guidelines for content preparation A Performance review is an opportunities for
How Managers Become Better Listeners
Do you have a lot on your mind and often only listen to team members with half an ear? In the following article, I will
The Best Systemic Questions for Managers
Do you know the feeling of having one conversation after the next with difficult team members—and nothing happens? These situations call for the use of
Ask Your Direct Reports These Questions
Questions are an important tool for managers. They result in better motivation, better work results and conflict-free collaboration. “If there is any one secret of
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