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Music & Motivation – Research into music at work and whether this increases productivity?

Some interesting research published by the University of Milton Hale, from Professor James Evesham this week on the impact of music on the work force. It seems that many companies are using music at work. Some simply in the elevator, so the music is only heard in short bursts. Others have music piped across the…

Time to refresh those strategic thinking skills

What leadership skill do your employees, colleagues, and peers view as the most important for you to have? In the Harvard Business Review a 2013 study by The Management Research Group found that  97 percent of a group of 10,000 senior executives said strategic thinking is the most critical leadership skill for an organisation’s success. In another study, …

Senior Leadership & Top Teams – How do you measure up?

We have attached our business excellence model and hope it triggers some reflections or thoughts for you. If you aspire to work as a senior leader, this model will help to map out the challenge you face. If you are already working at this level, then our challenge is simple. Review your last couple of…

In which the CEO encourages employees to work harder by giving them forms to fill in

It is amazing how some managers think they can create forms and procedures that will keep employees successfully in line. We heard a case this week that just makes us want to weep. The company has many people working from home. The employees do a lot of miles. The CEO has introduced a new form…

In which Terry Gilliam’s vision of an organisation comes to life

We have spent hours and hours recently preparing tenders for Public Sector organisations. Based on our experience we wondered what it would be like to apply for a job in the Procurement Department…. This is what it might be like….  Applying for a job in the Procurement Department Dear applicant. Thank you for considering a…

Talent, confidence & Barbra Streisand

I took my Dad to see Barbra Streisand on Saturday.  I was shocked to discover that in 50 years of show business we were witnessing only her 93rd live performance. She confessed that in the 60’s in a concert in Central Park she was on stage and forgot her words. This really hit her confidence…

Spot the difference: Mancini v Ferguson

Interesting to read about the sacking of Roberto Mancini today. There seems to be a growth of opinion that he had poor communication & relationships with both players and the executives and this breakdown was one of the key reasons for his dismissal. Danny Mills on Radio 5 live said of him  ‘Basically, Mancini just…

Executive Presence – offer of the chance to get involved in our 360 feedback research

Firstly thanks to all the replies and comments to the last blog. It was great to stir up such an interesting debate. This week we have an offer for you. As many of our regular readers will know, we created the Executive Presence Model which we use in training and coaching. In response to many…

The web site bouncer and abstract impressionism

I am out shopping in town and see that a new clothes shop has opened. I am not sure whether the shop is my kind of thing having never been inside before but it has a few interesting garments in the window so I head towards the door. Suddenly a man in a black suit…