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How to Get Your Project Managers to Tell You the Unvarnished Truth
Very few people like to have to say “please listen: my project is a dog’s

How Leadership Complements Management
I’m often asked about the difference between leadership and management. While it is helpful to

No Agenda = No Meeting
Seth Godin once distilled a great list about getting serious about your meeting problem. It highlights

Positive Feedback Loops
Too often, feedback is a codeword for criticism. Many managers want to know how to

I Only Need a Minute …
Interruptions have always been the bane of a researcher’s life and at the same time

Develop the Comfort Zone
Letting people stay in their comfort zone has a bad press; more people recommend setting

How Much Initiative Do You Want?
When discussing with clients how to lead their staff, one question that arises often is,

Group Leader is Not the Only Career Option
In August 2013, Melanie Glickman and I were invited to run a mini-workshop at a

How Can I criticise Without Offence?
Clients regularly ask me about how they might criticise a colleague or employee, without that

Darwin’s “Missing Link” That Could Revolutionise Your Team
I often hear from clients about the side effects caused by the tension between their desire

Stop Planning and Enjoy a Better Career
Late one evening, when we were all sitting around and philosophizing about life, a friend

3 Ways to Boost Career Options for Your People
Ask a fresh-faced, bright-eyed Ph.D. student at the outset to name their career goal and