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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, …
Coaching skills – real life reminders
We run many coaching programmes and sometimes real life reminds you of how relevant and important some of our frameworks and ideas are in practice. Example 1 I was chatting to a friend who asked how business is for DTC. I was enthusiastic and also mentioned we had been on the receiving end of a…
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…
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…
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…
A Quotation For The Office Wall
Many quotations leave me cold. They sometimes seem over used especially by people who have nothing original to say. Then I found this one. I commend you to read it. Perhaps frame it. When your team is working on a new strategy or a change, have a quick reminder of these words. ‘Until one is…
The quantity theory of excellence and a performance management response
The restaurant is doing well. The staff are great, good food and a nice atmosphere. The restaurant becomes more and more popular and the owner is delighted. His dream of a successful business has come true. He enjoys the fact that the restaurant is full and takings are up. Something does begin to bother him.…