Why Project Managers Are Great Assets Put simply, project managers have the ability to make good ideas happen. When executives are too busy thinking of all the intricacies that go into seeing a project from start to finish, project managers swoop in to make it work—they’re action-oriented, quick decision-makers that dive head-first into a project […]
“Of course I do! Why wouldn’t I?” is the typical response you may hear from CEOs, managers, and entrepreneurs to a question like this. Many people believe that so long as they remain positive and give their employees an insurmountable amount of perks, then they most definitely have a growth mindset—having a growth mindset takes […]
At this point, anyone who sees the words “better manager” will immediately think of someone easy going, laid back, and most importantly, possesses a level of emotional intelligence that shoots through the roof. The headline of most recent articles on leadership have to include terms like “emotional intelligence,” “high EQ,” and “empathy.” But somehow, no […]
The truth can be triggering Ever wondered why receiving feedback can be so difficult to accept? According to an article published on HBR, there’s a reason why listening to criticism, no matter how constructive, can be irritating and even painful for some. Authors Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone believe there are three types of triggers […]
Strategic planning isn’t the same as strategic thinking Many times you see CEOs or managers using the terms strategic thinking and strategic planning interchangeably, but the fact is that both these terms are two separate concepts with different scopes. Strategic thinking focuses on ideation, creativity, problem solving, and scenario planning. It’s about seeing the bigger […]
The excitement that comes with establishing a company or business is one every CEO is familiar with; you can’t beat the thrill of starting your own line of products or services to help fulfill a need in the target market. But this feeling of excitement and thrill can quickly diminish once the real work sets […]
Everyone is familiar with the control freak—everything needs to happen on their own terms, so unless the project in-hand is being led by them, it isn’t good enough. If we’re brave enough to admit it, every one of us has an inner “control freak,” but some of us give a little too much leeway to […]
Ever since the pandemic started, we’ve all been hearing about the “new norm” that people all over the world would have to adopt towards the end of the pandemic, especially on a business level. With more and more people getting vaccinated, CEOs and business owners now have a tough decision to make—do we keep our […]
Objectives should be clear and specific The hallmark of OKRs is that they’re both ambitious yet simple. Assuming every team has its own set of OKRs, you need to make sure those OKRs are readable, comprehensible, and most importantly, fully and clearly understood. The objectives of the department—which should be well-aligned with the company’s objectives—must […]
Here’s a question to ask yourself—Do you work for your business or does your business work for you? There’s a difference between the two, one follows an order, and the other one doesn’t. Knowing the difference can help you better sustain your company and maintain its relevance in the current market. Sometimes you’re met with […]