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The Careerist: Managing an underperformer

Jul 17th


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Underperforming underlings represent a huge challenge for any manager. Not only are they very difficult, but their poor performance can rub off on you. What do I look out for?

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This article is filed under: , people, workforce management

Creating a successful safety leadership campaign

Jul 17th


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Virginia Merritt takes us on the infrastructure company’s four-year journey toward achieving Zero Harm Safety at its job sites around the world.

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This article is filed under: leadership, leadership development, strategy development

MT Expert – People: Eating the elephant

Jul 17th


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How do you go about tackling those issues that seem to fall into the ‘too hard to do’ box, asks Virginia Merritt of Stanton Marris?

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This article is filed under: Change, organisational culture, strategy, strategy development

The careerist: How to apologise

Jul 17th


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Saying sorry at work is often difficult, especially as many see it as a tacit admission of weakness. The goal should be to offer a good apology that leaves you stronger and enhances your reputation.

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This article is filed under: leadership

How to do more with less

Jul 17th


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Now that the age of austerity is upon us, how can UK plc keep growing through these hard times? MT gathered a group of corporate leaders around a table in London’s Soho Hotel, ordered them drinks (tap water, of course) and asked for their advice.

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This article is filed under: business capability, organisation, organisation design, workforce management

Working differently is working smarter

Jul 17th


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High productivity is down to culture and organisation not necessarily just individuals says John Bruce-Jones. We take a look at a key approach that is often underplayed or overlooked altogether…

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This article is filed under: organisation, organisation design, organisational culture, reorganisation

Leaders are influencers and persuaders

Jul 17th


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A mistake executives often make is thinking that being a leader and being a manager are the same thing. But while there are similarities, they are quite distinct. Virginia Merritt asks, is leadership just high-level stuff?

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This article is filed under: leadership, transformational leadership

Save to grow

Jul 17th


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It’s common sense for every business, of whatever size, to keep a tight rein on fixed costs. In a small business, you’re that much closer to the truth that every pound you make above what you need to cover your costs goes to profits. But expensive habits like taxis can quickly become part of the organisational culture.

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This article is filed under: organisation, organisation design, organisational culture, organisational performance