Begin Q1 With Focus, Not Friction

Lizzie RossAttitude, Leadership, Succession Planning, Uncategorized

… What Every Leader Should Confirm Before Q1 January is a huge organisational catalyst. The calendar flips, your teams come back from their breaks, and suddenly there is a collective pressure to move. This looks like new goals, new projects, new initiatives… all pushed forward at the same time. Here is the uncomfortable truth: Q1 doesn’t fall apart because people …

Culture Carriers: Onboarding for Identity, Connection, and Early Performance

victoriaAttitude, Business, Communication, Leadership, Learning, Management, Team Work

When it comes to building high-performing teams, culture isnʼt just a buzzword. Culture is the invisible thread that weaves employees together, connecting them and showing them how your organisation ticks. Yet, too often, onboarding focuses purely on processes, tools, and compliance, leaving new hires to figure out the organisationʼs culture on their own. This is where culture carriers come in: employees who embody your values and help newcomers navigate, adopt, …

soft skills, development, leadership, dco, the development company, management

Soft Skills Should Be Part of Your Leadership Development Strategy

Shannon BuckleyAttitude, Communication, Management, Resilience

Why Soft Skills Training Should Be Part of Your Leadership Development Strategy Technical expertise and industry-specific knowledge are crucial for leaders, but the power of soft skills should not be overlooked. Interpersonal skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution set exceptional leaders apart from the rest. While hard skills are necessary to manage day-to-day operations, it is the …

conflict, conflict management, organisational,

Workplace Conflict? Here’s How to Deal with Difficult People

victoriaAttitude, Attitude, Business, Communication, Leadership, Management

In the intricate labyrinth of the workplace, encountering difficult individuals is almost inevitable. These are the colleagues or clients who, intentionally or not, add an extra layer of challenge to your professional life. But who exactly are these “difficult people”, what fuels their challenging behaviour and why are they causing conflict in your workplace?  Defining the ‘Difficult’   A “difficult person” …