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Ultimatums in the Workplace. What do you do when an employee presents you with an ultimatum? Do you give in to the ultimatum? Do you turn it down flatly? 

Ultimatums In The Workplace

It is uncomfortable when an employee comes to your office and says, “Either you do this or I am quitting.”

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The Misconception of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace. Is it possible that artificial intelligence is demotivating and disengaging your team in the workplace, or is this a misconception?

The Misconception of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

We know that technology is evolving. However, is it possible that artificial intelligence is demotivating and disengaging your team? Technology in the Workplace Fredrick Taylor, decades ago, came up with a scientific method of management. In his theory, he states, “If engineers could design the work to be perfect using the principles of industrial engineering, […]

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Solving the Communication Gap

How can you ensure that your instructions are clearly understood?  We are going to look at the confusion that you can sow in your team when you give unclear instructions. In our Front Line Leadership Program, in the communications module, we do a little activity that I am going to recommend you try. Communication Exercise  […]

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Develop a Workplace No One Wants to Leave

Do you create a positive, emotional connection with your new hires? You are probably grappling with what is called the “Great Resignation”. Many people are giving notice and changing jobs. The question, is why are they doing that and what are you going to do with your team to make sure that you can retain […]

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Three Goals Every Leader Should Have

What is the biggest part of a leader’s job that might not even be on their job description? Let’s look at key job responsibilities that you as a leader, need that are as important as the results that you are expected to generate. Most supervisors clearly understand what they have to generate in terms of […]

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Become a Sludge Remover

Most organizations have an element of sludge. These are the processes and procedures that bog people down, like trying to walk through quicksand. Today, I want to talk about sludge, but not like sludge as in bad people on your team. Sludge slows your team down and prevents them from driving the results that you […]

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Photo of two peoples arms over a table with a set of plans - Structure Your Day - Unique Training and Development

Structure Your Day

 How should you as a leader structure your day, and what do you do with your difficult tasks?

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Happy Holidays

 Santa is working on wish lists and things that people want from him this Christmas. That got me thinking, what is it that employees want from their supervisors this holiday season? And not only then, but a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. I think there are three things that are on […]

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Leading in Difficult Situations

Leading in Difficult Situations

 How can you make a difference to your team in difficult working conditions? Today, we are going to explore how you as the leader can make a big difference in whether your team wants to push through difficult times, or give up. You have likely heard the expression, “People do not quit bad jobs, […]

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Balancing Leadership Styles - Directive and Supportive

Balancing Leadership Styles

 How are you shifting your approach from being directive to being supportive? As a leader, you need to be conscious of how you should be acting in different situations, with different team members. When should you be more directive? When should you be more supportive? Most leaders only use one approach, however there are […]

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