Henry Ford famously said, “The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.” His words remain relevant today, as investing in employees’ development is one of the most impactful strategies for business success. Whether you’re looking to attract top talent, improve productivity, or boost company culture, putting your employees …
5 THINGS PEOPLE WITH EXCELLENT TIME MANAGEMENT DO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Is there a worse way to start your day than running late, stumbling out of the front door with half a piece of toast in your mouth, getting tangled in your keys and paperwork for the day and running to your car, stressing over the time and cursing any slow drivers or roadworks that make you even later? Does …
VUCA – A NEW APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The role of today’s leaders is made more complex by the current business environment. We live and work in a world that is changing at a pace that is hard to predict. Organisations and the leaders within them are having to adapt more quickly and be more agile than ever before. It is no longer enough to just be a …
THE MOST POWERFUL MANAGEMENT TOOL YOU CAN USE
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Question: What is the most powerful tool that a manager can use? Answer: The question! Questioning employees on a regular basis is a surprisingly simple and effective management tool that is often overlooked or sidetracked in a busy work environment. At DCo, we love to question and challenge each other on a daily basis. It doesn’t stop and start at …
Five Things To Never Say In A Presentation
Inspired by a presentation I have just attended, here are some classic examples of “how not to do it”: 1) You won’t be able to read the detail on this slide … so why is it there? Is this Mission Impossible? 2) Sorry, this isn’t my presentation … who are you and what are you doing here? 3) I won’t …