Whether for personal use or providing guidance to others, we all need to have some idea of the traps & pitfalls when using Facebook. Social media is such a powerful tool with the benefits far outweighing any negatives, however we continue to see case after case whereby a person has a career setback via social […]
Can team structures inhibit productivity?
In the increasingly complex world in which we now live, it is standard practice to establish a team structure to solve complex issues. Whenever a manager needs to ensure an outcome is delivered which can meet the needs of all constituent groups, the tendency is to form a large team to ensure all voices are […]
Technology: how to learn the basics
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 […]
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, […]
Leadership Insights: a conversation with Anne Garvan
The following captures the thoughts of Anne Garvan on a range of career and professional development topics, as recorded during a question and answer session with Trak Search. It is targeted for leaders and aspiring leaders with the information best used in conjunction with discussions with a person’s manager/supervisor. Anne’s biography is shown at the […]
Tips on developing an early morning work-out to build a more productive day
How much more productive and energetic do we feel when we start the day with some exercise? I’m not a morning person but whenever I avoid the repeated use of the saviour button (usually labelled as snooze button) to fit in some early exercise, the day seems to go very differently, with so much more […]
Insights to Managing Gen Y
Some people wonder what all the fuss is about when discussions start on the workplace difficulties of managing Gen Y team members. Yet some baby boomer leaders speak as if they had aliens in their team, so little do they understand about what makes our 20’s and early 30 year olds ‘tick’. While there are […]
