Seven mistakes commonly made by leaders 1. Not promoting the vision 2. Failing to listen to everyone on the team 3. Holding all the authority 4. Poor decision making 5. Withholding praise and recognition 6. Not investing in staff growth 7. Failing to improve their own skills Max Messner … [Read more...] about Seven mistakes commonly made by leaders
How to write a Critical Success Factor (CSF)
What are Critical Success Factors (CSF's)? Being practical when using CSF's Academic Background/ History Types of Critical Success factors Definitions Five key sources of Critical Success factors How to write a good Critical Success factor Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and Critical Success factors The Critical Success Factor (CSF) Method Using Critical Success factors for Strategic and business planning Examples of Success factors Sample Critical Success factor … [Read more...] about How to write a Critical Success Factor (CSF)
Four traits of transformational leaders
Four traits of transformational leaders1. Individualised consideration 2. Intellectual stimulation 3. Inspirational motivation 4. Idealised influenceCoad and Barrie … [Read more...] about Four traits of transformational leaders
Leadership through the ages
Leadership through the ages We all know that managing and leading businesses of today is different from 20+ years ago. But how is it different?This interesting graphic helps to show the focus of some of those key differences. Leadership and modern management and business thinking is very much a fashion. Trends come and go. There are some classical approaches which sit there constantly. The goal for all leadership development professionals is to recognise what is a trend, and what are "core" … [Read more...] about Leadership through the ages
Things to look for in a leader
1. Self-confidence 2. Achievement-driven 3. Optimism 4. Understanding of others 5. Self-control 6. Trustworthiness 7. A change catalyst 8. Teamwork and collaboration 9. InnovationHenry Stewart … [Read more...] about Things to look for in a leader
Gamification in business – the war on leadership and talent
Gamification in business - the war on leadership and talent Gamification - It's here, its there its everywhere - are you taking part? Do you even know its a game?What am I talking about? Gamification - turning potentially mundain tasks into game activities, where "points make prizes"In the business world this has been happening for years under the guise of Management By Objectives (MBO) and bonuses. Set a target, when people reach it - reward them. Social Media … [Read more...] about Gamification in business – the war on leadership and talent
Eight things leaders do…
Eight things leaders do…1. Creates vision and sets direction 2. Focuses on ‘what might be’ 3. Thinks strategically, has insight sees long term 4. Inspires, influences, persuades others to follow 5. Acts decisively, models the way 6. Develops a diversity, competency, empowerment 7. Translates vision and mission into strategy and action 8. Maintains customer focusDeborah Atkinson … [Read more...] about Eight things leaders do…
Project Management Model – SQERT
Project Management model - SQERT - Scope, Quality, Effort, Risk, & Timing.The SQERT model helps us to look at typical project constraints.Scope: What is being delivered Quality: The grade of what is being delivered Effort: The investment made to deliver Risk: The level of tolerance for variances from expected outcomes along the other four dimensions Time: The duration of the deliverySQERT can also be used for Status reports (project specific) Document completed on … [Read more...] about Project Management Model – SQERT
Three broad leadership competencies
Three broad leadership competencies 1. Setting the agenda 2. Taking others with you 3. Doing it the right way Cacioppe … [Read more...] about Three broad leadership competencies
Four types of leader
Four types of leader 1. Traditionalists 2. Catalysts 3. Visionaries 4. Trouble shooters/negotiatorsStuart Hannabuss … [Read more...] about Four types of leader
Ten qualities of effective leaders
Ten qualities of effective leaders 1. Vision 2. People skills 3. Integrity and character 4. Drive and ambition 5. Good health 6. Energy and stamina 7. Past success and track record 8. Interpersonal and team orientation 9. Commitment and motivation 10. Independence Ruth Tait … [Read more...] about Ten qualities of effective leaders
Six leadership competencies
Six leadership competencies1. Accepts chaos 2. Shares information 3. Develops relationships 4. Embraces vision 5. Acts with authenticity 6. Demonstrates ethical sensibility … [Read more...] about Six leadership competencies
Five rare signs of a leader
1. Walks the talk 2. See strengths 3. Approaches others with unconditional positive self regard 4. Positively influences conversations and relationships 5. Creates an appreciative contextMalone … [Read more...] about Five rare signs of a leader
Seven roles for number two leaders
1. Executor 2. Change agent 3. Mentor 4. The ‘other half’ 5. Partner 6. Heir apparent 7. Most valuable personNathan Bennett … [Read more...] about Seven roles for number two leaders
Five ways leaders differentiate
Five ways leaders differentiate1. Think in different ways 2. Develop a point of view 3. Take it on the road 4. Pull it all together 5. Make it happenRobert Enricot … [Read more...] about Five ways leaders differentiate
Nine leadership qualities
Nine leadership qualities1. Being seen to be in charge 2. Drive and initiative 3. Decisiveness and comfort with taking responsibility 4. Clear thinking and good judgement 5. Organisational capability - including routine 6. Ability to listen and gather up other’s ideas 7. Being heard when you need to be 8. Showing appreciation and indicating pleasure 9. Being considerate and aware - showing sensitivityD Wilcox … [Read more...] about Nine leadership qualities
Top 100 Tweeters on Leadership April 2012
Top 100 Tweeters on Leadership April 2012 Many of you may know Evan Carmichael’s site. Using a range of tools Evan measures and publishes top blogs and tweeters on a range of business related topics.His current one is the top 100 expert tweeters on Leadership. And I am delighted to say that @RapidBI is not only in the top 100, but we are number 26!We include only the top 50It’s a great list of twitter folk to follow if you are on twitter April 2012 Top 100 Leadership … [Read more...] about Top 100 Tweeters on Leadership April 2012
Top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources April 2012
RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources April 2012 Many of you may know Evan Carmichael’s site. Using a range of tools Evan measures and publishes top blogs and tweeters on a range of business related topics.His current one is the top 100 tweeters on human resources. And I am proud to say that @RapidBI is not only in the top 100, but we are number 6, Having been in the top 10 three out of the last four months.We include only the top 50, It’s a great list of twitter folk to … [Read more...] about Top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources April 2012
Bscopes – Best Leadership Blogs
Bscopes - Best Leadership Blogs Update June 2015This post was originally written in April 2012. Since that time it seems the bscopes site has ceased operating. Indeed their twitter account has had no posts since December 2012.Because a significant number of links are now broken or redirect to home pages, all links have been removed - sorry, I just do not have time to check them all.The blog titles remain if you chose to google themMike - June 2015----original … [Read more...] about Bscopes – Best Leadership Blogs
5 mistakes made by many new leaders
5 Mistakes Made By New LeadersWe are all new to management & leadership at some time, what is interesting and disappointing is that often its the same mistakes that are made. When appointing new leaders for the first time, it is up to CEO’s and HR to ensure people are trained, mentored & supported to avoid these predictable and potentially costly mistakes.Evan Carmichael has done a valuable job by highlighting these key points in this easy to read … [Read more...] about 5 mistakes made by many new leaders
