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

Beyond Motivation: The 3 key elements of 21st century management & how to embed them

Can you not just imagine how this would transform your business and its performance and results? There is no magic formula but this could be the closest thing. So what are you waiting for?

Breaking the vicious cycle of distrust

How important is trust to you?  No relationship where trust is undermined, destroyed or non-existent is a healthy relationship. Distrust is a vicious circle that … Read more