How to make remote working work
April 6, 2020
Dr Annette Clancy lays out the ground rules for a successful spell of remote working
How to recognise and eliminate groupthink
March 23, 2020
Have you ever wanted to speak up in a group, but decided that it was better not to? Or have you ever been sure that your co-workers were making a huge mistake, but felt that you couldn’t intervene to voice a dissenting view? If either scenario sounds familiar, you may…
Managing burnout
March 2, 2020
Burnout is a very real problem, but organisations can ease the burden with some simple adjustments. Stress, pressure and deadlines are part of the everyday workload of managers. But when the common feeling of stress tips over into burnout it can be a serious problem, affecting not just your own…
Office design: why customisation is key
December 5, 2019
Why the granting or withholding of control over employees’ working conditions has a knock-on effect on their physical and mental well being. Do you go to work in an office? Or, perhaps you sit behind a desk in a large space divided up into cubicles. Do you have a large…
Psychological Safety at Work
October 7, 2019
The most successful managers and leaders help their teams learn from mistakes in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance.
Dealing with imposter syndrome
August 21, 2019
Overcoming imposter syndrome can be challenging, particularly when it spirals into persistent negativity. Have you ever felt that you don’t belong? That you are a fraud? That it’s just a matter of time before you are found out? If so, you are in very good company including Maya Angelou, Albert…
Overcoming bias in the workplace
August 14, 2019
Unconscious bias isn’t going away – and neither is the pressure for diverse and inclusive workplaces
3 pain-free ways to build your networks
June 4, 2019
Networking is a discomforting prospect for many, but don’t wait until it’s too late to start
Introverts are good for business
April 15, 2019
I’m pleased to see increasing interest in the role of introverts in organisations. I’m quoted extensively in this Image article by Colette Sexton on how companies can nurture introverts. Perhaps we are at a turning point? image credit
Motivating staff with gratitude
April 8, 2019
When it comes to motivating your employees, monetary incentives might be the obvious choice. However, motivation is less about the reward and more about the emotional journey. Some years ago, Dan Ariely, a psychologist and behavioral economist at Duke University, conducted a study on motivation at Intel’s semi-conductor plant in…