Delegation

These days many managers and leaders are doing far too much. As a result, they don’t have the time to do what only they can do: look well ahead and do the strategic thinking that is so essential in difficult, changing times. To make the time, they need to delegate more, but many people are nervous about how to delegate without risking disaster.

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How to Build Trust. . .

View our top tips on building trust . . .

Integrity: get clear what your personal values are. Tell people about them, so they understand what drives you, and know where they stand with you.

Intent: go for win-win: show people you understand and respect their point of view, and that it’s an important factor for you when you make decisions.

Capabilities: keep improving and updating your skills and capabilities. Make sure you use your years of experience to learn different lessons and improve.

Results: focus your attention on achieving visible results that other people care about (not just what interests you or what your professional training says is important).

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Moving Organisational Leadership from Good to Great

Our quick and effective tips to move you and your organisation from good to GREAT!

Level 5 Leadership

• Hire people who are better than you – and develop them so they’ll continue your work even better when you move on to greater things.
• Be prepared to look in the mirror and take the blame if things go wrong. Look  outside when things go well, giving the credit to others for the success.
• Stay quiet: encourage your people to think by asking questions more often than giving your own view.

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