Empowering Good teams to be Great!
As a technical SME, you may have mastered the technical aspects of your job, however as you transition into a leadership role, you will need to develop strong communication skills. Effective communication is a crucial aspect of leading teams, and […]
Creating a Vision: Setting Goals and Objectives for Your Team. Transitioning from a technical expert to a leader of teams can be challenging. In this series of blog posts, we’ve explored various aspects of this journey, from understanding the transition […]
As a Techincal SME, you know that success is not just about working hard, but also about working smart. In order to achieve your goals, you need to develop a solid strategy that helps you plan and prioritize effectively. In […]
As an SME, transitioning to a leader of teams requires a shift in mindset and a change in approach. Building and leading high-performing teams is crucial to achieving organizational success. In this blog post, we will explore strategies for building […]
As a subject matter expert, you will inevitably encounter situations where you need to lead change within your team or organization. However, leading change can be a difficult and complex process, and it requires a particular set of skills and […]
As a subject matter expert (SME), it can be challenging to transition into a leadership role where you are responsible for managing teams. A critical skill you need to develop is in managing conflict. Conflict is inevitable in any team, […]
Innovation is essential for any organization that wants to stay relevant and competitive in today’s ever-changing business landscape. As a project manager, fostering innovation is an important aspect of your role in leading your team to success. In this blog […]
Becoming a leader involves much more than just managing tasks and delegating work. As a leader, you must be able to develop and coach your team members to help them reach their full potential. In this blog post, we will […]
As a Technical Expert (and particularly if you are a Project Manager), one of the most important skills you must possess is the ability to balance priorities. Whether it’s managing competing deadlines, delegating tasks to team members, or making tough […]
One of my favourate authors on leadership, lists the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, that speaks to itself for each leader/aspiring leader! Do you consider yourself a born leader? Few people do – and for good reason. Even if you’re […]
If I had to pick the 1st rule of communication, it would be to look for common ground! Everyone Communicates, Few Connect!
There are many extra ordinary people in this world, then there are extraordinary people, Viktor Frankle with his book, Man’s search for meaning are both extraordinary! It is simply impossible for anyone other than survivors to know what life was […]
Ray Dalio must be doing something right. After all, he is one of the wealthiest people in the world – he atests – guided by these Principles for Investing. What you will learn from this book summary, building a successful […]
The Intelligent Investor offers sounds advice on investing from a trustworthy source – Benjamin Graham, an investor who flourished after the financial crash of 1929. Having learned from his own mistakes, the author lays out exactly what it takes to become […]
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts is a terrific read for Leaders at any stage of their career. Brene has a great, frank, thoughtful manner in sharing her research and life experience of Daring to Lead Managers […]
Conscious Capitalism is transforming businesses and the profitability landscape. John Mackey is the founder of Wholefoods, the largest and most successful Grocer in the US, recently purchased by Amazon. A New Era has Dawned – Conscious Capitalism The world is […]
I first read Stephen Covey’s book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, in July 2012 whilst on a very challenging assignment in Western Australia, inheriting an off the rails $XXXm project, I felt I needed a miracle. That miracle came […]
The Program Sponsor, Chief of People and Culture of a program I ran, reminded me the other day my comments during the final PCG meeting. During the Sponsors closing remarks he congratulating me on my leadership of the team through […]
Have you heard this addage from a sports coach?: “A champion team will defeat a team of champions.” However, as much as we all admire the ideals of teamwork and connectedness there’s also the alternative notion of the “rugged individual” […]
If you are like me, there is nothing worse than getting a meeting invite knowing the sole purpose is “a status update”. For me, if you want the team to INVEST time in the meeting, it needs to get real. […]
