Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For years, we've used several metaphors to describe software product development: People-based metaphors, such as: Man-weeks for all the humans working on a project or a product. The first time a manager asked me how many man-weeks my work would take, I said, “Zero. I'm not a man, so no man-weeks.”

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PM Alliance

AUGUST 25, 2023

If your group has a hybrid environment, then routine standing meetings will enable project managers to stay on top of progress across all activities, whether the people responsible are offsite or working in the office. This consistency is something managers may find challenging when team members aren’t physically in the office.

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Progressus

MARCH 1, 2024

A common area of confusion lies in distinguishing between Project Management and Project Accounting software. The Power of Project Management Software: Project Management software is engineered to assist teams in organizing, tracking, and completing projects efficiently.

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Effective Managers

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

David is a very experienced management consultant, currently on the national board of the Institute of Management Consultants in the USA. Did you know there is an international standard providing guidelines for delivery of management consulting services? David has created TCPG, a peer group for and about consultants only.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

Our strategic planning services offer guidance on how a strategic planning facilitator can provide support in constructing an effective strategic plan that ensures your strategy is communicated and implemented across your entire organization. Does your organization have a data management strategy but struggle to implement it?

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 25, 2024

Strong manager-employee relationships through great leadership leads to positive outcomes After hearing so many people talking about the Apple TV show Ted Lasso and using it in the context of business leadership, I had to see what caused all the buzz. Workers with great managers tend to perform well and experience higher positive affect.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Performance Management Defined Simply put, performance management is a process to help managers and employees to know where they stand. Done right, performance management can lead individuals, leaders, and teams to higher levels of performance results and better alignment of behaviors with desired cultural values and norms.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 7, 2021

As I’ve progressed further along in my career, the importance of being able to manage upward has become clearer to me. If you think your relationship with your manager is a one-way street with the manager doing all the delegating and you doing all the following, think again. What Is Managing Up? How to Manage Up.

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LSA Global

JUNE 20, 2023

New Managers Struggle – The Most Important New Manager Communications to Get Right We run into the same issues when we’re called in to assess people manager performance and potential at companies. Sadly, research from CEB found that 60 percent of new managers underperform during their first two years.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 11, 2021

The first step starts with training, the learning of technical skills, soft skills, and time management skills. Take constructive criticisms and lessons with you. Receiving an offer from a top consulting firm is an exciting experience. It is a breakthrough for many and a fantastic journey to begin. Mistakes are inevitable.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Going From Colleague to Boss Creates Common New Manager Challenges Not surprisingly, most new managers struggle to make the transition from the role of individual contributor to the role of people leader. 98% of new people managers feel they would benefit from new manager training. Sadly, many are inadequately prepared.

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Rick Conlow

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Countless managers fail because they lack the trust of their team because they coach poorly. Coach informally engaging employees positively in numerous short interations daily that reinforce and strengthen a healthy constructive relationship. Over 250 micro-learning and career development resources at your fingertips!

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The Management Centre

MARCH 24, 2023

It also provides us with areas of development, improvement and stretch. In this blog, we’re going to explore why it can be so hard to give constructive feedback, and how to overcome these obstacles. In this blog, we’re going to explore why it can be so hard to give constructive feedback, and how to overcome these obstacles.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Maybe you're skeptical of whether it is possible to develop a creative and innovative team and believe you should just hire for it. A common argument presented in support of team development is that if people were born with creativity, we would observe more consistency in creativity among team members.

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LSA Global

MAY 20, 2023

In order to succeed, the company wanted to invest in the leadership skills of key managers in order to help navigate organizational change by better influencing those around them. The post LSA Global Delivers Healthcare Leadership Influence Skills Workshop for Senior Managers appeared first on LSA Global.

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Steve Shu Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

I am all for further development of those types of resources and educational models, recognizing their benefits, challenges, and limitations. Invite constructive feedback. As an example, I have often told students that they will likely see Scrum/Agile project management methods when they go into the working world.

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LSA Global

JULY 3, 2020

When to Develop Individual Change Capability. Reaction to change is often determined by fear of the unknown, lack of preparation for change, and inadequate skills for managing change. But when there is a major change effort, every employee has to develop a broader and more strategic big picture view of where the organization is why.

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Nash Consulting

JULY 20, 2023

They began to realize that embracing diverse perspectives and engaging in constructive dialogue can often lead to remarkable results. Research confirms this, showing that teams that embrace constructive conflicts exhibit higher engagement and innovation levels. Check out our podcast episode on learning to develop adaptive skills.

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Nash Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Constructive Feedback: Feedback is asked for, given, and received in a constructive manner, focusing on learning and improvement rather than criticism. Continuous Learning : An environment of continuous learning and development is fostered, with team members feeling safe to express gaps in knowledge and their need for help.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 25, 2023

A change in the culture of the sector could help to enhance the work environment, encourage employee loyalty, and enable hiring managers to attract top talent. While deadlines and schedules will always remain important, engagement managers and partners should also address questions such as: What criteria do we use to assess project outcomes?

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Rick Conlow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This involved over 200 locations and six layers of management. This approach encourages employees to take ownership of their development, fostering a sense of autonomy and accountability. When applied to coaching, this approach prioritizes not only immediate performance but also the employee’s overall development and future success.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 10, 2020

It Is Important to Build Trust as a New Manager. New managers should not underestimate the importance of trust in building and leading a high performing team. An absence of trust limits a team’s ability to have constructive debate, gain full commitment, and hold each other accountable for both results and behaviors. Competence.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

It’s a common career trajectory: An employee becomes a front-line supervisor, then a manager, then a leader of leaders and then eventually an executive over a department or an even broader entity. Despite common perception - executives are not simply managers with a broader scope and span of control. Political Savvy.

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LSA Global

MARCH 19, 2021

A Good Manager The best managers genuinely care about the wellbeing of their team members in addition to each individual’s level of engagement on the job and productive results. But what if, for whatever reason, you as the manager are the issue? An HR representative perhaps or a manager of a team with whom you all work closely?

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 7, 2023

Our strategic planning services offer guidance on how a strategic planning facilitator can provide support in constructing an effective strategic plan that ensures your strategy is communicated and implemented across your entire organization.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

Leaders striving for a better workplace may suffer consequences In a recent post on LinkedIn from the Business & Management Consultants open group, a contributor posted, “A manager who challenges the boss and stands up for their team, despite risking their own career, is a true leader.” I complied; he didn’t. Absolutely not!

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

At Disney Institute, we believe and teach business leaders all over the world that leaders can develop vibrant, productive, and innovative teams when they are willing to push their collaborative teams toward constructive conflict. Think about it; how can you encourage constructive conflict on your team?

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Our strategic planning services offer guidance on how a strategic planning facilitator can provide support in constructing an effective strategic plan that ensures your strategy is communicated and implemented across your entire organization.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

It’s a common career trajectory: An employee becomes a front-line supervisor, then a manager, then a leader of leaders and then eventually an executive over a department or an even broader entity. Despite common perception - executives are not simply managers with a broader scope and span of control. Political Savvy.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

“I’d like to work for a manager I can learn from.” As workers get more used to a fluid workplace, where longevity in one firm isn’t the goal and developing a portfolio of skills is more important, managers who can offer learning opportunities will be in high demand. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images.

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Rick Conlow

APRIL 6, 2021

Many managers today do not talk to their employees or customers enough. The biggest objection managers give about coaching is it takes too much time. The question arises why wouldn’t a manager want to invest time in people? One-on-one coaching meetings benefit the managers and employees alike for a variety of reasons.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 9, 2023

Enhanced knowledge management. Stage 4: Challenger Safety This is the last stage when others can provide constructive criticism and engage in productive conflict without fear of exclusion or retaliation. It is more effective to begin developing a shared identity within your team versus the organization. Inclusion and belonging.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2022

Although balancing the two was challenging, I was able to successfully tend to both responsibilities by communicating with my manager who understood the situation. If you are working at a bank, understand how your part of the bank will work (retail, consumer, wealth management, investment etc.). Research Content. Go The Extra Step.

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Nash Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

So far, we've taken you through the tapestry of theories and mindsets that pave the way for mastering the art of constructive and healthy conflict. While often seen as a mindset rather than a behavior, empathy functions as the conduit through which our behaviors manifest, facilitating the development of relationships. Ask questions.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But change management consulting experts know that it is not always easy to enable new work habits – even if the changes are viewed as positive. To best enable new work habits, your positive feedback and encouragement should outnumber your constructive feedback 5-to-1.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 14, 2022

The truth is, there are many reasons employees become less likely to provide constructive feedback as you move up in an organization. Developing good habits for getting constructive feedback improves your ability to grow your career and business. Developing Good Feedback Habits. The office of strategy management.

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Rick Conlow

MAY 31, 2023

Our assessment identified a silo mentality throughout the organization and minimal leadership development or training. We addressed the issues with new communication channels, customer service and quality initiatives, on-going quality leadership training for all leaders (executives, too), and team development applications.

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