Avoid the pain Which would you prefer – root canal dental surgery without an anaesthetic or a bit of public speaking? According to the people who research these things, most of us would prefer the former. Public speaking is still one of our greatest fears and it turns grown men and women into nervous wrecks. [...]
The message is – if you want motivated staff then make their
work interesting, give them feedback and give them the
feeling that they’re involved in the business.
25Aug
Posted by Alan Fairweather in Communication Skills, People & Relationships
The “sandwich” technique doesn’t work, it lets you off the
hook and it’s mealy mouthed. Be direct when managing your
people and they’ll respect you more for it.
You are also much more likely to get a change in behaviour.
17Aug
Posted by Alan Fairweather in How-To Guides, People & Relationships
You need to get to know each member of your team better and
they need to get to know you.
This will help you build a positive relationship with each
team member. You’ll gain a much better understanding of
them and how they’re handling the job.
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