I must admit the highway code was quite an over whelming read. Lots of information, not only to remember, but also apply in every driving situation. Finally, taking full control of the vehicle, so you had the independence and mobility to zoom off where you wanted, was the ultimate goal. If only they could have […]
Are you on the Mobility Matrix? Read More »
A few months ago, I worked with an editor at Financial Magazine to write an article on the fine lines a mid-level manager must walk. After some really good feedback from the CIMA and AICPA audience, I have summarised the article for other people who walk that fine line. Here are some extracts from the
The Balancing Skills of the Middle Manager – 8 minute read. Read More »
At the start of last year Sophie Hares – International Journalist for Financial Magazine – asked me to contribute to an article about promotion. The timing was perfect, given that on average, only about 24% of professionals are promoted on an annual basis. So, if you had a disappointing year end appraisal, that didn’t meet
Promotion – Don’t let this word ruin 2023 for you. Read More »
Last week I asked the question – What are you Truly Capable of? Don’t worry if you still haven’t answered it, help is at hand. In this episode a little patience might be needed. It’s so important to keep away from thinking about roles at this stage. The focus should be on what you
Metamorphosis 2 – The Joy of Change. Read More »
It might be 3 months since you’ve had your appraisal and written your 12-month development plan. 67% of you will be already rewriting your development plans, delaying key activities due to pressures of work or quickly working through online modules to have the satisfaction of ticking it off the to do list. I have been
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Sometimes perception can be instantaneous or last over a period of time. In cases of snap perception, the perceiver quickly assimilates all available data and then makes their judgment. In longer cases of perception, the perceiver tends to hold on to their original judgment, unless something tangible comes along to convince them otherwise. If I
Take a 5 minute test on Perception. Read More »
Does your “To Do” list have more than 3 items on it? Do you update it daily or three times a week? Would you be lost without it? Is your list constantly growing? Do you sleep with your “To Do” list under your pillow? Do you also have a large stock of “Post it
Time to throw away that “To Do” list forever! Read More »
