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.
How Gamification in the Workplace can Influence Productivity
Workplace productivity is achieved when employees enjoy the work that they do. When employees are happy, they tend to perform better and stay in the company longer. Their attitude towards work manifests in their output and how they deal with customers. All in all, this is good for business.
Time-Wasters That Kill Our Productivity
We all want to be productive and make better use of our time, focused. And yet, there would be days when it seems we can’t finish any of our tasks and they just pile on. We often hear people say, “I don’t have enough time to get this done.”
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
How to Delegate Tasks Better to Get More Done
In order to be a good manager, you need to learn how to effectively delegate tasks. If you want to do more work, you are going to need extra help. That means getting more people on board. Just because you are the manager or team leader, does not mean
The Importance of Team Trust in the Workplace
Professional relationships, just like all other relationships in the world, are based on mutual trust. To quote Brian Tracy “The glue that holds all relationships together — including the relationship between the leader and the led — is trust, and trust is based on integrity.” Lack of trust and too
