How to Build an Effective Team: Essential Strategies for Managers
As a manager, your success is intrinsically linked to the effectiveness of your team. You might see yourself as the captain of your ship, but remember, it’s the collective effort of your crew that determines whether your voyage is smooth or fraught with challenges. Let me share with you proven […]
Applying The Four Elements of Emotional Intelligence in Management with DISC
In my professional journey as a manager and a mentor to other business leaders, one of the most enlightening tools I have embraced is the DISC behavioural framework. It’s akin to navigating through a dark room and suddenly having the benefit of a flashlight; everything becomes clearer and more navigable. […]
Mastering Time and Energy Management for Managers: Unlock Your Productivity
During the 7 Pillars of Management, we delved into the significance of self-management, or more specifically, time management. However, an aspect of time management that often goes unappreciated, especially among managers, is the critical importance of not just efficiently organising one’s time but also managing one’s energy and circadian rhythms. […]
Why a Spiral Notebook Might Just Be a Manager’s Best Friend at Work
In a world inundated with technology and gadgets, it’s remarkable how the humble spiral notebook remains an unsung hero of productivity. Its simplicity and versatility make it an indispensable tool for managers seeking a central repository for their notes, tasks, and daily to-dos. Let me explain why I advocate for […]
Why Effective Managers Master Their Time Each Week and Every Day at Work
Have you ever delved into the biographies of highly successful individuals, whether in business, like Elon Musk or Steve Jobs, or across various fields such as philanthropy, religion, culture, politics, or sports? If so, you’ll likely notice a common thread—they are masters at managing their time. Time as an Investment […]
What Makes a True Leader Stand Out?
In the previous article, I shared that being a manager and having the title of manager or supervisor doesn’t make you a leader, and being a leader doesn’t mean you’re a manager. Management and leadership are two different functions. So, what exactly is leadership? I think Sheryl Sandberg, the former […]
What are the 3 Management Perspectives and Why are They Important?
In this article, I want to emphasise the importance of your three management perspectives. In Pillar number one of the 7 Pillars of Management, I previously discussed these three perspectives, emphasising that many managers only focus on their immediate tasks. However, effective managers understand that there are three key perspectives […]
Understanding the DISC Personality Styles Framework as a Manager
On the second day of The 7 Pillars of Management course, I introduced you to the DISC Personality and Behavioural Styles Framework. In case you’ve forgotten, DISC stands for Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S), and Compliance (C) personality styles. There are various types of personality assessments, but I prefer […]
Are You Mastering the Four Functions of Management?
Do you remember what the four functions of management are? What are the four things that we must do each day, once a week, once a month, and once a year? If you said planning, organising, implementing, and controlling, you’d be right! Planning The first thing a manager is paid […]
How Can You Excel as Both a Manager and a Leader?
I introduced you to the idea that regardless of your title, you are expected to both manage and lead. Although many people think that management and leadership are the same thing, we know that they are not. Like you, over the years, I’ve met many people who were very good […]