I remember a cartoon where an office worker was saying to his manager, ‘Communication? Yes I know all about that – I’ve been communicated at, all my working life!’ Effective […]
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Years ago I worked for a company that employed quite a few young people as their technicians. We had quite a high staff turnover, so I asked the staff why
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Every manager dreams of making changes that are quick, cheap, and result in top-notch quality. Sadly, unless you’ve discovered a magic wand, you’ll have to contend with what I call
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21st July will be 6 months since I had a stent fitted to cure a badly blocked coronary artery. This was a complete surprise to me – a regular runner
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What does it mean to be a manager? Let me tell you a story, and see if it sounds familiar to you. Several years ago, I was the manager of
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Like many people, the Easter break and its fine weather saw me flinging open the windows, clearing cupboards and trying to sort the garden. Spring is the natural season for
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The current unrest in the Middle East is concerning for many people – and when the economic weather turns grim, many business leaders instinctively dive into spreadsheets, budgets and emergency
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“In and out.” I thought as I popped up to Addenbrookes last month for a quick scan, “Back to work by lunchtime.” Instead, I left three days later with a
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You’re probably familiar with restarting your computer – but where’s the reset button for your staff? Managers often talk to me about how to ‘reset’ their teams. Sometimes it is
Julian’s Business Tips: Ctrl, Alt, Delete Read More »
After taking a few months off to tackle some personal projects, I’m now back applying for jobs. Although I’ve come close and received plenty of positive feedback, I’ve not had
Julian’s Business Tips: New Year’s Revolution? Read More »
Being a manager can be great: an important, influential role that lets you demonstrate your strategic skills – but it can be tricky! What happens if you are managing people
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For the last two months we’ve been talking about AI, but this month I want you to go back to basics and remember that you are a super-computer too! Here’s
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