7 Ideas to Celebrate Project Successes with a Remote Team
Do you know what I miss most about working in an office? It’s being around people. When you have your team around you, it’s easier to draw motivation from them and get pumped at work. You have a higher sense of belonging and can better appreciate what you do
What Leadership Lessons Can Businesses Learn from the Military?
When it comes to leadership lessons, the military can be one of the best places to find them. Once a person becomes a part of the military, they gain various skills and perspectives that can be very valuable in their everyday life once they become a civilian. Former military
Encourage Leadership at All Levels to Strengthen the Organization
We see organizations shifting from the traditional top-to-bottom leadership model to a more distributed leadership style. More popularly known as shared leadership, this leadership model advocates the need to encourage leadership at all levels in the organization for it to thrive. Gone are the days when one all-knowing leader
How to Successfully Manage Remote Teams
Remote work is fast becoming the norm. Because of technology and the rise of the younger generation in managerial positions, remote work is embraced now more than ever. Upwork, one of the largest freelancing platforms in the world, published the Future of Workforce Report 2019 that supports this claim.
De-Escalating Conflict at Work
We’ve all had our fair share of conflict at work. It could be a frustrated client, an argument with a colleague, saying “no” to a stakeholder request, or dealing with organizational restructuring. Conflicts can arise from anything. We might be tempted to sleep on it and let things pass.
The Importance of Constructive Feedback for Personal & Professional Development
Feedback is important in both personal and professional development. When given or received properly, it becomes the catalyst for change and the point of reference for improvement. But there can be times when feedback may be interpreted as criticism. This is why it must be provided constructively. Otherwise, the
