Managers who are willing to think outside the box and deviate from popular opinion can sometimes get a bad rap. However, these innovative thinkers are able to react flexibly and creatively to difficult situations and problems in their team, effectively turning failures into success stories. In this article we look at why managers benefit from thinking…
It’s no secret Millennials have been set loose on the work force. Since 2015, they are the largest generation making up the current work force, bringing with them flatter hierarchies and digital know-how. Therefore what can the set of older executives contribute to a more democratic organisational landscape and a digitised era? For one, they…
Many people find it difficult to say no, however for senior managers and executives being able to effectively manage your resources and say no when you need to is a crucial ability. This is the key to staying on track with your goals, as well as looking after your health. People who say yes to…
The ultimate white whale… the 4 day work week. It may not be a reality in your company yet, but there are a few work habits that can easily help you finish up your work week a day early. What you do with that day is your business… but here are 5 work-life-hacks to create…
Curious to know how long it takes the average professional to rise in the corporate ranks? So were we. We examined data from thousands of Experteer candidates and here is what we discovered. It takes just over two years in the U.S. and UK, on average, to rise from a specialist to a manager position….
Amongst managers, the most intimidating process is letting an employee go due to company downsizing. Firing a disruptive employee is one thing, but letting employees go that are productive and reliable colleagues is entirely different consideration. Therefore managers need to approach such a situation with sensitivity and a clear process. Franco Gandolfi, Professor of Management…
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new”. (Albert Einstein) Companies understand the value of creating innovation, but they’re coming to terms with in intentionally fostering a no-blame culture and a space where mistakes are, in fact, celebrated. Remember Google Wave? Founded in 2010, it was a platform meant to merge key…
If you’re an aspiring organizational leader, you might be tracking the careers of some of the UK’s best-known CEOs. In addition to the attention they get and the influence they wield, leaders of the largest companies receive some stunningly high salaries. The numbers are pretty tempting. Our own Experteer data shows that heads of large…
“Twitter, is that still around?” When it comes to social media, some CEOs have a lot of catching up to do. There are plenty of benefits when an executive shares their perspectives appropriately. Read on to discover why it’s worthwhile to take a spin on Twitter, and learn the right strategies to become a “Social…
As a manager, you understandably want your employees to like you. After all, employees who like and respect their bosses are more likely to be engaged in their work activities. Such employees are often satisfied with their positions, more productive in the workplace, and more eager to keep their jobs instead of looking for a new…
