6 principles to improve our communications
Do you achieve the desired impact when communicating with others? Communication skills are often taken for granted because we communicate with others every day. We think we have good communication skills because we aim to communicate our message effectively and listen to the other person. But is good intention enough? Successful communication is...
As a manager, how do you let go of your expert posture?
When you become a manager, it is inevitable to make a change of state of mind, to go from being an expert to a manager who coaches and gives a vision to his team. This change is easier said than done. Generally speaking, all managers with whom we collaborate understand the benefits of this change. However, the application is not so simple,...
Why is it important to define your USC as a new manager?
Are you currently transitioning from a professional to a management position? Or have you recently experienced this type of transition? Have you reviewed your Unique Strategic Contribution (USC)? Unsurprisingly, taking on a new management role requires several adjustments in terms of your priorities to focus your attention on and your state...
How can social styles help you avoid communication issues?
Do you ever have communication issues with some of your team members and wonder why? Do certain individuals misunderstand your message? Or do your communications sometimes fail to achieve the desired results? Do some individuals feel they are missing information after you’ve communicated it to them? You may not share the same social...
How to convince a manager that he must manage changeā€Æ
Despite all the knowledge, experience and skills we can have in change management as an HR professional, what makes the difference is the manager’s leadership with employees who are experiencing said change. As HR professionals, we must primarily focus our efforts on what follows. Our role is to help...
3 tips for managing a difficult employee
As a manager, would you like your team to always demonstrate a collaborative behavior? I imagine so. Is that the case? Perhaps not all the time, as the reality of organizations brings its share of daily challenges, which sometimes causes some employees to behave in ways not only harmful to the team, but also to the work environment. Have you...