Mike discusses the challenges faced by organizations in retaining employees while maintaining high work quality in the post-COVID era. After talking to a leadership team he works with, Mike reviews some of the problems and solutions that emerged from the discussion, namely, that leaders need to be more courageous in providing opportunities for self-selection.
Read MoreWorkforce development has two approaches to training: skills-based and knowledge-based. Dr. Mike questions the conventional technique of the knowledge-based training, because it goes against how adults learn new skills - we learn by doing. To improve our learning, we need to start questioning our default approaches.
Read MoreThe debate of remote working has intensified; as it gets safer to work in-person again, companies are itching to get their workers back in the office. Dr. Mike shares his feelings on remote working and tips on how to connect with your workers in a post-pandemic world.
Read MoreQuiet quitting has become more pronounced in the wake of the Great Resignation and pandemic burnout. Mike shares what exactly quiet quitting is and why he thinks this is a growing trend amoung people in the workplace.
Read MoreMike reflects on delivering papers as a kid in the frosty South Island mornings and how his footprints were always the first in the snow. Being the first at anything is hard work, whether it’s pushing through the cold to deliver papers or being the first in your field to achieve something. Problems present themselves along the way, but at least you can say they’re higher-quality problems on the snowy road to discovery.
Read MoreThe great resignation is upon us, but the Great Resignation is an excuse used to resolve employers of responsibility. The truth is, is are things that can be done to ensure the Great Resignation doesn’t make its way through your organisation. Read Mike’s blog to learn how you can retain your best staff, and no, it’s not just about money.
Read MoreJoy is a feeling that is easily lost once we transition out of childhood. In this blog, Mike reflects on some moments of joy moments in 2021 and shares ways for you to tap into your inner child for a better 2022.
Read MoreIn this blog, Mike reflects on his experience with large scale change programme and how often they fail. The key is to integrate the organisation into the programme, not the other way around.
Read MoreIn this blog post Mike focuses on the different sources of work stress. He shares where they might be coming from and gives four specific examples of how to combat them.
Read MoreIn this blog post Mike shares a personal encounter which reminded him how important it is that we operate from a place of compassion, especially when we don’t have all the information.
Read MoreMike shares his experience from a recent workshop and how he helped a team switch perspective so they could drive their entire business toward its business goal.
Read MoreThese days the toughest competition isn’t for new clients, it’s for good staff. It has never been more important to have a strong employment brand because your ability to attract and keep good people is the new competitive advantage.
Read MoreMike reflects on a survey we ran among senior operational leaders, finding that the biggest opportunities to improve business lie in the management skills of people, not their technical skills or personal characteristics.
Read MoreIn this blog, Mike shares how to reframe the way a team member works in order to use their strengths in a way that affirms their capability and gives them a runway to grow or “Act Up”.
Read MoreMike shares his personal experience with a manager that was able to get under his skin and share feedback that is easy to take on rather than reject, including specific tips that anyone can use for more productive feedback conversations.
Read MorePlanning tools are not the big solution to honouring commitments. The issue is not forgetting, it’s when it becomes difficult or inconvenient. When you have to make some personal sacrifice or discomfort in order to keep your promise.There are two choices involved in honouring commitment: do it or don’t. That’s all.
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