When I realised how far behind my children I’d become in understanding and using technology, I forced myself to start reading articles and experiment with different software and websites. So it certainly rang true for me when I read Jason Jones article where he said the most valuable advice he’d been given was to “consider […]
Archives for March 2012
How to help your team start a project with a shared project outcome
Whether you’re leading a team of two or two thousand people, any initiative, project, or organisational change usually includes the need to, upfront, get your team on board with the shared goal, vision or project outcome. The usual advice is to consult with your team and constituent groups at the outset, listen to them, then […]
How to break through the glass ceiling
Recent Australian workforce statistics indicated that the ‘glass ceiling’ is alive and well. A recent article by Lydia Dishman quotes similar American statistics, then provides advice from various female leaders on how you can break down career barriers. Read Lydia’s article titled ‘What Glass ceiling?’ See related article ‘How women unintentionally stunt their careers’ See […]
Fast track your career by eliminating your silos.
Whether you manage a small team or a cast of thousands, organisational silos are a fact of life. You’re probably leading a team that colleagues see as a silo and you’re likely to be a part of a wider team that is viewed likewise. It seems that people are forever speaking about eliminating silos but […]
How to position yourself for board membership of a not-for-profit
At some point in a career people often wonder about joining a not-for-profit Board. Their motive can vary from wanting to contribute to a worthwhile cause, through to a desire to remain alert & active as their time as an employee starts to wind down and they look for new areas to focus. The question, […]
