As people go up the corporate ladder, they handle more responsibilities. They need skills — training — to lead entire businesses, not just departments or small teams. This is where an MBA comes in. It’s the internationally-accepted approach to equip professionals with high-level business skills. The challenge: getting a degree is usually very time-consuming and […]
Having basic leadership skills is a good first step to ensure greater productivity and better handling of people. Still, the different attitudes and needs of several employees can pose a challenge to one’s leadership. It is then ideal for a manager or supervisor to customize his leadership style. Know how and when to push your […]
Today’s tough business landscape demands a higher level of leadership competencies and a higher level of responsiveness from teams. Why? Because today’s landscape is characterized by VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. When business plans are said to only have a shelf life of two to three months, it is evident that plans alone will […]
The success of any organization starts with its people. That is why hiring right is critical to any business. In contrast, hiring the wrong people is costly. By how much? According to an American study, it’s as much as $17,000 for every wrong person hired! Select the right candidates for the job […]
Managers and leaders need to deliver RESULTS. And yet, they cannot do this alone. They need to get things done through their people. To ensure delivery of results and the attainment of business objectives, managers must be able to guide their people. For plans to materialize, they must ensure that each member is performing according […]
When professionals are promoted to leadership positions, “leadership skills” are the top priority. These include skills such as delegation, motivation, coaching, and the POLC (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling). However, there is a critical yet overlooked skill leaders nee: how leaders communicate at a leadership level. Studies show: 95% of a leader’s time is used to […]
Leaders and organizations invest much to improve management skills and technical knowledge. These include planning, project management, monitoring and other skills. But leadership is also a “people business.” To produce results, leaders must unlock influence. When team members know their leaders are trustworthy, they are willing to stretch themselves voluntarily for their leaders and their […]
To produce the needed results, managers, supervisors, and leaders come up with “good plans” to manage their teams and even themselves. They develop team and personal schedules as well as set priorities. But in the fast-paced world of business, tasks and demands may constantly change. These changes may cause a great deal of stress and even […]
Did you know that most of the businesses in the country are run by families? In fact, the Philippines ranks 11th worldwide for the most number of family-owned enterprises. Is your business part of this list? Big or small, family businesses must ensure growth, competitiveness and profitability. Traps that cause the downfall of businesses must be […]
In the age of more intense competition, shrinking budgets, and unexpected business developments, excellent managers are needed more than ever. The bottom-line: managers need to produce results despite all changes in the business landscape. What do good managers do? No longer individual contributors, managers need to effectively mobilize their people. Top management direction must be […]
It has been proven that an organization with skilled and motivated people meets its objectives faster. As the lifeblood of the organization, your people need to be led and managed correctly in order to produce the needed results. This is where supervisors and managers come into the picture. Supervisors and managers have a direct impact […]
Leadership is about taking control of situations that arise. They may be problems, threats or opportunities. Which is which? Learn about the nature of problem-solving and patterns of thinking, assess your options, make rational choices and address potential threats. Become a more decisive leader. With Guthrie-Jensen’s Problem Solving and Decision Making, you will: Face problems […]
Let’s face it. Leading a team is challenging. But when done excellently, it is rewarding for both leaders and organizations. How? Team leaders need to ensure that people are aligned with the direction of their leaders and organizations. It should show not just in their work – but in how their people work together as […]
Productivity and efficiency become reality when professionals maximize one of the most valuable resources they have: time. Today’s challenge: competition is fierce and the demands of the business are growing bigger and bigger. And the logical solution is for people to get more work done in less time. Sill, increased load will still need to […]
Are you a STRATEGIC LEADER? This is where Strategic Leadership comes in. What does this entail? They anticipate and capitalize on opportunities and threats. They also provide the link between their team and the meeting of customers’ expectations. Most importantly, strategic leaders rally their people towards optimum performance, and ensure that initiatives are executed effectively. […]