Tag Archives: team development

Laughter is a powerful medicine for the soul. It’s a sentiment that’s as true as it is cliche. So, why are we all so serious? What prevents us from making time to laugh and play? Why do our children get to have all the fun? In our hectic working days, we’re often “too busy” running […]

The concept of ‘paying it forward’ – a good deed being propagated time and time again – has more scientific grounding than many had originally thought. The power of giving and receiving has been reinforced in an inspiring new study by researchers at The University of California. The Study: The study used a group of […]

Stress in the workplace is on the rise and it’s costing British companies considerably in lost time and revenue. According to a recent study by CIPD, stress now accounts for 47% of short-term absences and 53% of long-term absences in the UK and costs the British economy an average of £6.5 billion a year. It is […]

Hiring people who have the best professional training, skills and experience does not always translate into having motivated and highly performing employees. Here are three tips that will help you get the most out of your team.

Have you ever wondered what the secret to developing highly performing teams is? Effective management is the obvious answer but as any experienced manager knows, there is no such thing as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ management strategy. Different people have different strengths and weaknesses and need to be managed accordingly. Some people may not even be suitable […]