An Essential Element for Employee Engagement

Are you really surprised? Sometimes it seems that we research things where we should – certainly if we are worth our salt – already know … Read more

The Talent Trap

If you understand, remember and practice the philosophy that the more successful, fulfilled people you have in your organisation, the more successful your organisation will be. But to do that, you have to avoid the talent trap and remember you are managing people, not talent.

Maximising Employee Engagement through Employee Ownership

You may think the link between employee ownership and employee engagement was well established. Yet, if you judge by the ongoing research into the subject, … Read more

Talent Management versus Employee Engagement

It should be obvious to any manager worth his salt – especially an HR manager – that developing talent and engaging people are one and the same thing!

Hanging on to your elephant’s tail?

What on earth? I was re-reading Ricardo Semler’s “Maverick” the other day, when I was tickled by his question, “What would you rather have, the … Read more

3D Motivation!

Individual Objectives = Organisational Objectives This simple equation encapsulates the essence of employee engagement. Doesn't it? After all isn’t that what you as a manager … Read more

Standing on the shoulders of …

Success is never a solitary achievement. Isaac Newton recognised this when he said, “If I have been able to see further it is because I … Read more

The Joy of Satisfaction and its Power

Would you dispute the power of appreciation? No, me neither. But something that must come pretty close to it is the joy of satisfaction. You … Read more

Medal Winning Performance: The Power of Purpose and its Teambuilding Potential

So the Olympics are over for another 4 years. However, the London Olympics were so chock-a-block-full of awe-inspiring deeds that the memories will remain. And … Read more

3 Key Principles for an Engaged, Energetic & Effective Organisation

In another Eureka moment the other day I realised that I have never shared the key principles that drive all my business endeavours. This is … Read more