Inside Track Digest December 2010
Our quarterly strategy digest that is packed with strategic advice and practical tips. Each issue is guest edited by members of our consulting team so you can hear what they have to say.
- Editor's view
Managing the unexpected
Recent research by the University of Michigan studied how High Reliability Organisations routinely manage the unexpected to avoid catastrophe. We look into the 2 critical factors they focus on.
Read this article "Managing the unexpected"
- In the news
Surviving the silly season
Love it or dread it, spending Christmas with the family is part and parcel of the season. So how can you avoid falling into the same family dynamic every year? where everyone has a part to play...and it's not always a comfortable one.
Read this article "Surviving the silly season"
- Tip of the month
6 steps to get the most out of coaching
Meeting regularly with your executive coach can really help overcome the challenges you face in your job. But to get the maximum value from your time together, try these 6 essential steps.
Read this article "6 steps to get the most out of coaching"
- Your questions answered
Q: I know staff development is important for my business, but my staff work on shifts, and are very busy – we get poor attendance at development events. What can I do?
A: It’s never easy to engage staff under these circumstances. Think about short learning experiences which have big impact. For example, how about a 15 minute playlet using actors? Decide on the one or two key messages you want to get across and keep it simple.Read this article "I know staff development is important for my business, but my staff work on shifts, and are very busy – we get poor attendance at development events. What can I do?"
