The primary tool I use in my work as an Executive/leadership Coach is Social Styles by Tracom. This behaviour and communications model is easily understood and accessible by everyone in every type of organization. One of the things have realized over the many years of both using and teaching this…
What Are The Keys to Effective Teamwork?
Effective teamwork requires more than group participation—it demands strong communication, coordination, and mutual support. Based on Hoegl’s Teamwork Quality Construct, six key elements define team success: communication, coordination, balanced contributions, mutual support, shared effort, and cohesion. Additionally, Amy Edmondson identifies four essential behaviors for teaming: speaking up, collaboration, experimentation, and…
Embracing Problem Solving Skills
The reality is that no matter your role or the industry you work in, you will encounter problems. How you handle them will go a long way in determining your level of success. It will also determine how you manage the relationships and shared goals you have with your team…
leadership is a Journey
In this weeks Vlog post I explore how becoming a leader is really a journey and one that can differenciate a manager from a leader. It is that moment when a manager recognizes their own gaps in knowledge or ability, and while working on improving their own competencies, finds members…
Asking for feedback
Here’s an interesting question for you as a leader, as a manager, or even as a supervisor. When was the last time you asked your direct reports for feedback on how your communications, or your actions are affecting them? This weeks Video Blog explores the impact of not checking in…