Successful people have certain habits in their daily routines enabling them to work smarter and get more out of their day. "You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine."- John Maxwell. We all have a next best version of
There has been significant research into the power of teams in Organisations over the last four decades with big time players in this field being renowned experts such as Warren Bennis, Peter Senge and Bruce Tuckman, famously known for his Stages of Team Development Model. The adage of ‘there is no I’ in team rings
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.”-Bill Gates Receiving feedback is not always easy. It's also normal and natural to feel uncomfortable and even defensive at such times. However, constructive feedback is also a key way in which we develop and grow in our career, leadership and lives. And the consequences
Written by Caryn Walsh, Founder and CEO Pure Magic Business solutions Why do many organisations struggle to achieve goals and become truly successful? What happens within teams that enables them to either prosper or hinders them from really thriving? Is it a leadership issue and what roles do teams play in this? In my experience, there are many
Angela Fox, Managing Director, Dell ANZ Majoring in zoology but ending up in one of the world’s most highly recognised tech firms? It may seem like an odd career decision, but for Dells boss Angela, her first step into the world of business came about so early that she didn't have much time to be
The power of discipline At its worst, it destroys organisations, individuals, well-being and it tears teams apart. When it's not managed well and it’s avoided it can cause substantial damage to a business. But equally disagreement and conflict, when handled well is the source of change, it’s the source of power and it’s the source
OK, so it’s January and we’re all feeling a little worse for wear after one too many mince pies and an overload of festive gatherings. Christmas is a busy period where time stands still and so do we. The gym takes a back seat and attempting to diet is almost impossible. Thus said, skipping your
In July 2015, The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University appointed a female to lead its MBA Program. Kathryn Barraclough was previously the Director of the Masters in Finance Program at Vanderbilt University. Tepper School’s Dean, Robert Dammon, said of the appointment: “Kate Barraclough brings an impressive and broad background, ranging from academia
Watching the 2016 US presidential election campaign unfold – Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton – has been fascinating. We’re all global citizens these days, which is why it has been hard to look away from the highly-divisive and emotionally-charged political shenanigans. If there is an upshot, the campaign has put the lens on gender equality
