Short articles about leadership, feedback and learning
The Power of a Growth Mindset Part two of a series
Your organisation has just upgraded one of its key computer systems and it’s causing chaos. You loved the old one. You had your head around it and could almost do
The Power of a Growth Mindset Part one of a series
“I can write, but I can’t draw.” “I’m no good at tennis; I’m only good at squash.” “There’s no point in communicating with the neighbours; they’re never going to change.”
The neuroscience behind positive feedback
Neuroscience suggests that people respond more favourably to positive feedback than negative threats
Why positive psychology works
Given its effects on human behaviour and motivation, there is strong reason to believe that positive psychology is a key to improving leadership performance. Still a somewhat new area of
Take care when giving negative feedback
There has been a long-held practice in the management world that makes use of negative performance feedback to focus employees on correcting their flaws and improving their output at work.
Leaders need feedback
Giving feedback can be difficult when people fear fallout
Maslow’s hierarchy and performance feedback
What is the relevance of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in performance management? Anyone who has studied management or psychology at university will be familiar with the concept of Maslow’s hierarchy of
The value of positivity in the workplace
In recent years, there has been a growing realisation that putting appreciation into words and providing feedback about a person’s strengths is crucial to creating a productive workplace. It boosts
The trouble with negative feedback
Negative behaviours from managers and/or team members can affect the entire team dynamic. This is why acknowledgement and appreciation are important forms of feedback in any workplace. Negativity infiltrates organisations
Receiving 360 Degree Feedback From Team Members
Getting feedback about your leadership and managerial behaviours is absolutely vital to focus your development. It offers insight in to how your team members perceive you, where you excel, and
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