The expectations on leaders and bosses these days is huge. They are expected to work long hours, be on call, sort out complex problems, juggle competing demands, all the while knowing there is permanent job insecurity. The day-to-day working environment often operates like a pressure chamber. Actions and reactions are […]
Tag: leadership development
5 steps to design and deliver a world-best leadership development program
More than anything, evaluation it is about understanding what data you need to collect and collecting this data throughout so that participants can receive rapid, dynamic feedback on their development journey – showing them where they are making progress and where they are not. This is how we develop, writes […]
How complementary leadership can help future-proof business against disruption
By deploying and supporting diverse teams of leaders with complementary skillsets, HR leaders can ensure they meet their goal of preparing their organisations for the future, writes Aaron McEwan Modern superhero films might seem an unlikely source of insights about future leaders. However, popular culture occasionally offers an uncannily accurate view […]
How HR can help leaders navigate the waters of business change
People analytics and HR systems will play an increasingly important part in helping business leaders with evidence-based decision-making in the future, according to Dr. Andrea North-Samardzic, course director of the Master of Leadership at Deakin Business School. “HR has a great opportunity to step up and show the strategic value […]
A 4-step guide for turning criticism into commitment and engagement
There are a number of steps HR can take to help turn employees and leaders who prefer criticism and fault-finding into individuals who are more committed and engaged, writes Dave Hanna Have you ever come across an associate or colleague who seemingly finds fault or criticises “everything” that is going on in […]