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Ian and Judith Hirst
We love the work of Zenger Folkmann (ZF), authors of the excellent book The Extraordinary Leader and pioneers of strengths-based management - the idea that the best leaders know what they are already pretty good at and spend time and energy on making these strengths world class…
The best leaders also of course encourage their teams to do likewise - but can performance appraisals get in the way of this?
Continue ReadingBy Greenbank Partner Judith Hirst, inspired by Rick Brenner
So much of our time at work is spent in meetings. So, when you attend a meeting, how do you choose your seat at the table?
Your choice of seat can have a significant impact on your ability to influence the outcome of the meeting, the status others ascribe to you both in the current meeting but also in your 'reputation' which will impact your effectiveness in future meetings. Here are some guidelines to help you to select the most appropriate seat which will help you to achieve your meeting goals.
Continue ReadingBy Ian McKechnie and Judith Hirst
Networking - does the mere thought of it fill you with dread? If you're the type of person who'd rather spend time in the dentist's chair than walk into a room of strangers then you are definitely not alone! For many, networking is a nerve-wracking experience - yet we know that it is increasingly important to reach out and develop your network and contacts whether it is to develop new business opportunities, identify business partners/suppliers or to enhance your own experience and career opportunities.
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