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31 Jul 24 Governance is the suite of documentation that safeguards your organisation. It does this by providing a configuration controlled, codified baseline to which the organisation strives to assure itself that it adheres to. This ensures that the organisation is not exposed through non-compl...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#21 - Proactive Career Planning!

23 Jul 24 The best person to proactively plan and manage your career is you. Companies will always put the interests of the business first. This may not align with what is happening in other areas of your life. No-one is an island! By creating a live Career Plan on a Page, you will be able to hav...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#20 - Why we need Professional Development Plans!

17 Jul 24 Hiring people is generally a protracted, long drawn out process. It may not even yield a good result. Therefore, why not do everything possible to hang on to the people you have got, by ensuring that you invest in their professional development? It's far cheaper than hiring new people. ...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#19 - The importance of SQEP!

10 Jul 24 All organisations require SQEP (Suitably Qualified Experienced Personnel) resource. They cannot exist on qualifications alone, it is the experience that complements those qualifications that counts. It is critical for an organisation to maintain an appropriate balance of SQEP versus non...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#18 - Leadership legacy!

3 Jul 24 Many leaders would like to leave their mark on an organisation or their people once they depart. But it takes a consistent level of commitment and adherence to a few key activities to guarantee this outcome. The initial aim is to leave your part of the business in a better state than you...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#17 - Understanding Humans!

26 Jun 24 People are the most important asset in any organisation. A sound knowledge of human behaviour is essential in creating the right environment for their performance to reach the optimum level. To do this, there are a number of skills which are traditionally overlooked within leadership co...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#16 - Why staff inductions are important!

19 Jun 24 Good Staff Induction processes are few and far between. But this is one of the quickest ways to demonstrate that the Company really values its employees. It visibly shows a commitment to ensuring a quick and seamless integration of new joiners into the team. This, in turn, makes them fe...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#15 - Implementing a Productivity System!

8 Jun 24 To be an effective leader you must be able to lead yourself appropriately. This entails having a 'system' which enables you to control your workload through prioritisation and delegation. This will allow you to become effective (not efficient) at getting things done which aligns with the...

by Steve Strange — Oct 10, 2024 newsletter

#14 - Building High-Performance Teams!

1 Jun 24 One of the most enjoyable parts of being a leader is to create a team of people who are able to perform at the highest level of performance. To do it, there are a set of foundational principles which should be taken into account. These will set up the conditions, or foundations on which ...

by Steve Strange — Oct 09, 2024 newsletter

#13 - Decisions, Decisions!

25 May 24 Leaders are required to make decisions, that is ultimately what they are paid to do. It's a skill that needs to be developed over time, and which relies on judgement and intuition. It also relies on the ability to simplify complexity, and to get to the nub of the actual issue. The soone...

by Steve Strange — Oct 09, 2024 newsletter

#12 - Overcoming Overwhelm!

18 May 24 The volume of information that we are now exposed to is huge. Coupled with the demand for shorter deadlines and the need to do more with less, this is leading us into danger territory which is having a major impact on personal mental health. The feeling of overwhelm will be communicated...

by Steve Strange — Oct 09, 2024 newsletter

#11 - Leading people from the front and back!

11 May 24 People are the most important resource which should be invested in at every opportunity. That starts from when they have been told they have got the job, until the moment they decide to leave. The way people feel is more important than anything. Induct them into the organisation and get...

by Steve Strange — Oct 09, 2024 newsletter

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