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Speak Up! ... 'You should fire him' ... What Next?
In our workshops I will discuss with participants how, despite planning out what you are going to say beforehand, often when the 'action'...
Mar 10, 20215 min read


I Can't Work With You When You're Like This ...
In my corporate workshops I often talk to participants about taking early proactive management action when they first notice an issue...
Feb 26, 20214 min read


This Is Why The Feedback Sandwich Is A S**t Sandwich
In my corporate workshops I often talk about the limitations of the popular feedback model the 'feedback sandwich'. In this article...
Feb 5, 20216 min read


A Viking, a Construction Worker and a Graduate walk into a bar ....
Both in our corporate workshops and our recently published book 'I Need To F***ing Talk To You - The Art Of Navigating Difficult...
Jan 15, 20214 min read


Are People Really 'Unmanageable'?
Both in our corporate workshops and our recently published book 'I Need To F***ing Talk To You - The Art Of Navigating Difficult...
Dec 14, 20204 min read


Can You Create High Performing Teams If Everyone Is Working Remotely?
For many managers the reality of managing a disparate group of people, who are used to working in close proximity but now work remotely,...
Dec 8, 20202 min read


Moving the Dial on Race
The #CMIRace network supports people to create more equal, diverse and inclusive organisations by driving change through professional...
Nov 3, 20201 min read


Companies Need to Think Bigger Than Diversity Training
Workplace Diversity, Remote Working and COVID 19 are three of the big topics of 2020. Below I have shared three articles focussed on the...
Oct 20, 20201 min read


Leading Your Team During the Return To Work
Hopefully you have had a restful summer and have enjoyed time off with family and friends. Now in mid August we turn our attention to the...
Aug 18, 20201 min read


How To Ensure You Recharge Your Batteries Whilst On Your Vacation or Staycation
Well we've made it into July after 4 months of COVID 19 restrictions and many of us are turning our thoughts to recharging and relaxing with
Jul 21, 20201 min read


The importance of having candid dialogue to improve individual and team performance.
The importance to having candid dialogue to improve individual and team performance.
Jul 15, 20202 min read


'If people trust you, they will follow you, even just out of curiosity'
'If people trust you, they will follow you, even just out of curiosity'
Jul 6, 20204 min read


Why you should be transparent in communicating with your team in times of uncertainty.
the values that I think are important particularly under the category of ‘Team’
Jul 6, 20205 min read


Managing underperforming employees during COVID-19 - the incredibly easy method that works for all.
Over the past couple of months, our clients have been asking 'How do I manage under performing remote workers?' In the initial weeks...
Jun 17, 20202 min read


How To Engage Your Team During A Virtual Happy Hour (And Have Some Fun Too)
I have had a similar conversation with two colleagues over the past week, looking for ideas as to how to get co-workers engaged during...
Jun 5, 20202 min read


What Is Going On? Shift Your Culture, Shift Your Results - Top Stories
Torben Rick makes a good point with this graphic depicting Organizational Culture devouring everything around it. I have often discussed...
May 26, 20202 min read


What The F*&% Is Going To Happen Next? Future Forecasting in Difficult Times - Top Stories #6
The Canadian Science Fiction writer William Gibson wrote in The Economist “The future is already here – it's just not evenly...
May 14, 20202 min read


How Can I Address Performance Issues With My Remote Team?
A question I've been asked over the past week by clients is 'How Do I Manage The Performance Of Remote Workers?' As one manager put it...
Apr 28, 20204 min read


How can I keep my remote working team engaged? - This Week's Top Stories About Leadership #5
So we are a number of weeks into the COVID 19 measures adopted across Canada that have seen businesses close, employees be laid off and...
Apr 14, 20202 min read


The Manager's Bermuda Triangle
Hi there!! Russell Stratton, president and leadership champion with Bluegem Learning. I work with organizations just like yours to help...
Apr 2, 20193 min read
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