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Amid rapid tech changes, leaders need to make organisations a safe place for employees to fail and learn This article first appeared in The Straits Times We have all heard about professionals who suddenly find themselves struggling to excel after years in stable, high-paying jobs and, ultimately, losing their positions. Or relatively new entrants into... Continue Reading →
Gone are the days of just relying on technical or hard skills. Today's ever-changing workplace demands strong communication, leadership skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. Leaders who develop these soft skills will be the ones to thrive. This need to become a human-centered leader is true for both managers and specialists. Increasingly the need to... Continue Reading →
Effective communication is the glue that holds everything together in any organization. We see the advantages of strong and excellent communication skills when leaders possess them – and the downside when they don't in our international practice. Effective communication is the key to building strong relationships, creating a positive work environment, and achieving desired results. That's... Continue Reading →
This article first appeared in The Straits Times Take a deep look at yourself and know what makes you tick. “Hey, have you heard the news? Sam, our neighbour’s son, was promoted to manager last week! So when’s your turn?” Deeply ingrained in our “kiasu” culture, the urge to compare is irresistible. From our test... Continue Reading →
The fear of failure is pervasive in schools and workplaces. Good leadership can help people overcome it. This article first appeared in The Straits Times Audrey, a chief financial officer, rock-solid and confident in front of her team, gets paralysed by the fear of speaking at the board meeting. She wonders if she is competent... Continue Reading →
Too much is heaped on middle managers, with too little support. The irony is that if companies try to reduce their workload, they start to worry. This article first appeared in The Straits Times Ask a child to name something that starts with the letter M and you might get McDonald’s – their definition of... Continue Reading →
In today's world, increasing demands on leaders to cope with rising business challenges are undeniable. The importance of effective leadership strategies in a diverse workplace cannot be overstated. How to lead, manage, and inspire Gen Z is also fast becoming a hot topic. Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, brings forth... Continue Reading →
Effective communication skills are critical for managers, especially for contemporary leaders. Given today's workplaces are more complex, the ability to articulate a vision, secure buy-in, and offer feedback to a team is important. After all, these actions affect team morale and the company's success. Yet, not all managers are endowed with these skills. Even those... Continue Reading →
The Inevitability of Change Change is the only thing constant. It goes without saying that in the future of work, we can only expect an even faster pace of change. According to a report by Gartner (2020), organizations today have on average gone through “five major firmwide changes in the past three years—and nearly 75%... Continue Reading →
With new technologies and ways of working, the workplace is more fluid and volatile. More than ever, the expectations of leaders have increased. That is why adopting diverse leadership styles matters. You may already favor a particular leadership style but recognize that each has its advantages and disadvantages. Your effectiveness with each style can vary... Continue Reading →