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#18 - Leadership legacy!

3 Jul 24 Many leaders would like to leave their mark on an organisation or their people once they depart. But it takes a consistent level of commitment and adherence to a few key activities to guarantee this outcome. The initial aim is to leave your part of the business in a better state than you...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#17 - Understanding Humans!

26 Jun 24 People are the most important asset in any organisation. A sound knowledge of human behaviour is essential in creating the right environment for their performance to reach the optimum level. To do this, there are a number of skills which are traditionally overlooked within leadership co...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#16 - Why staff inductions are important!

19 Jun 24 Good Staff Induction processes are few and far between. But this is one of the quickest ways to demonstrate that the Company really values its employees. It visibly shows a commitment to ensuring a quick and seamless integration of new joiners into the team. This, in turn, makes them fe...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#15 - Implementing a Productivity System!

8 Jun 24 To be an effective leader you must be able to lead yourself appropriately. This entails having a 'system' which enables you to control your workload through prioritisation and delegation. This will allow you to become effective (not efficient) at getting things done which aligns with the...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#14 - Building High-Performance Teams!

1 Jun 24 One of the most enjoyable parts of being a leader is to create a team of people who are able to perform at the highest level of performance. To do it, there are a set of foundational principles which should be taken into account. These will set up the conditions, or foundations on which ...

by Steve Strange — Oct 09, 2024 newsletter

#13 - Decisions, Decisions!

25 May 24 Leaders are required to make decisions, that is ultimately what they are paid to do. It's a skill that needs to be developed over time, and which relies on judgement and intuition. It also relies on the ability to simplify complexity, and to get to the nub of the actual issue. The soone...

by Steve Strange — Oct 09, 2024 newsletter

#12 - Overcoming Overwhelm!

18 May 24 The volume of information that we are now exposed to is huge. Coupled with the demand for shorter deadlines and the need to do more with less, this is leading us into danger territory which is having a major impact on personal mental health. The feeling of overwhelm will be communicated...

by Steve Strange — Oct 09, 2024 newsletter

#11 - Leading people from the front and back!

11 May 24 People are the most important resource which should be invested in at every opportunity. That starts from when they have been told they have got the job, until the moment they decide to leave. The way people feel is more important than anything. Induct them into the organisation and get...

by Steve Strange — Oct 09, 2024 newsletter

#10 - Blinding glimpses of the obvious!

4 May 24 Every team has knowledge and expertise buried within it. Every team also has knowledge gaps. Providing opportunities to collectively share expertise will help to bond the team members, address skill fade and increase team productivity. Putting in place regular 'Lunch and Learn' sessions,...

by Steve Strange — Oct 08, 2024 newsletter

#9 - Establishing a coaching culture!

27 Apr 24 One of the best ways to build a high-performing team is to establish a coaching culture. This builds resilience and robustness into the team, and also reduces staff churn as the Company is investing in them. Personnel share knowledge and an atmosphere of transparency, healthy challenge ...

by Steve Strange — Oct 08, 2024 newsletter

#8 - Assurance!

20 Apr 24 How do you assure yourself that your team are fully compliant with mandatory and Company Governance? Depending on your particular business context, your Company will be expected to demonstrate compliance with certain legislatory and regulatory standards. Your Company will also expect th...

by Steve Strange — Oct 08, 2024 newsletter

#7 - Establishing your brand!

13 Apr 24 Effective leaders are aware of two maxims; 'Perception is reality' and 'Reputations are hard won, but just as easily lost'. They carefully craft their reputations or personal brand over time. These are based upon consistency in multiple areas. The best way to establish your brand is to ...

by Steve Strange — Oct 07, 2024 newsletter

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