I've recently come across a concept called the " Challenge State" as part of a TED blog on being motivated at work. This struck a chord with me as it encapsulated many of the things I've discussed before; trust, motivation, empowerment. The "challenge State" is a state of being that results in someone feeling dejected,… Continue reading The “Challenge State”
Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been considering ways to improve or change working habits to make 2019 more productive and fulfilling both professionally but also personally. Today I would like to discuss intention setting. The practice of setting intentions, which are not just three to-do items you want to achieve, is concerned with… Continue reading Better Intentions
For the second of this weeks tips focusing on creating a good team which is productive and enjoys coming to work I want to focus on the personalities within your team. Often we are given a team and we have to work with what we've got but occasionally we are given the opportunity to expand… Continue reading Personalities
Todays tip is short and to the point. The topics that you discuss during an appraisal should not come as surprise. This is particularly important when dealing with issues or difficulties. What I mean by this is that you shouldn't store up bad news for the appraisal but dealt with as it arises in your… Continue reading Appraisals: no surprises please
And so the day of the appraisal arrives. If you've followed my previous posts and and completed all the preparation then you should feel ready for the meeting. Set the tone of the meeting to ensure that your team member feels relaxed and ready to talk. Use the walk to the meeting room or other… Continue reading Appraisals: the sound of silence
