What is a Collaborative Management?

What is a Collaborative Management? To better understand collaborative management, we have to look at traditional management. Managers have, for years, been seen as the autocratic authority of a business. They have the first and the last say and hold the majority of control. Collaborative management is becoming more popular than ever before and tends […]

What Can Managers Learn from Brexit?

What Can Managers Learn from Brexit? With Brexit looming ever closer, it’s no wonder managers, leaders and CEOs are beginning to show concerns. Almost every manager I know wants to prepare. Unfortunately, since it’s not been done before, the effects of Brexit cannot be accurately predicted but, as with most moments of change, we’re sure […]

Gender Equality in the Workplace

5 Ways to Create Gender Equality in the Workplace Gender equality in the workplace remains one of the most contentious and widely discussed issues of modern time, not only in the workplace, but in the wider world. The same pay for the same job, on the surface, sounds fair and equitable. So why is it […]

Value of Strategic Managers

 Value of Strategic Managers in Management Business managers, regardless of their current success, must become strategic managers  if they want their organisation to be successful in an ever-changing market. Achieving business goals Managers with good strategic thinking will have clear and established goals and be able to work backwards, devising clear and efficient steps to […]

Are Creative Managers Important?

Creative Managers

Creative Managers Managers are often associated with strategy, planning and structure. How often do you associate management with creativity? The truth is that you should because creativity is a very important aspect of management that shouldn’t be overlooked. Boring business Of course, every manager has boring business to contend with. Plans need to be made, […]

When is a Manager Responsible for Stress at Work?

We all understand that employers need to provide a safe and secure place to work. With high stress levels and incidents of depression often caused by large workloads and bad practices, however, what are the responsibilities of mangers when it comes to the welfare of staff in their charge? According to the Heath and Safety […]

Management Is 10% Work And 90% People

Management Is 10% Work And 90% People You might have heard that saying at one point in your professional career and if not, you are hearing it today. The saying, “Management is 10% work and 90% people” initially sounds derogatory towards management and it really isn’t meant to be. In fact, many successful managers have […]

Ownership of Errors

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Ownership of Errors I can count countless times when I’ve been in situations where someone taking accountability and responsibility for errors has increased efficiency. I first read in Stephen Covey’s ‘The Seven habits of Effective people’ how taking ownership & responsibility for a problem has had positive effectives and outcomes. Recently I took my wife’s […]

Owing Your Mistakes

Owing Your Mistakes

How to Take Ownership of Your Errors When You Make Mistakes in Management Owing Your Mistakes Take it from a manager – every manager is aware that they are not perfect. Take comfort in the fact that all managers make mistakes sometimes but always have a strategy ready to tackle any mistakes! At Sussex Business […]

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