Employee Wellbeing
The link between employee wellbeing and productivity is well established but, as we move into the post-pandemic phase, it will be harder than ever for managers to keep the two in harmony.
Category: Management
Work Life Balance and EI
People who believe they have equilibrium in their work/life balance are essentially saying they are not suffering undue stress. A work/life balance is a dynamic equilibrium, as no one’s private life ever follows a monotonous pattern without peaks and troughs. How these are negotiated with work demands is where the skill lies.
Honey & Mumford Learning Styles
Every time we take on a new piece of work or find ourselves in a new situation we are learning new things. Learning is by no means restricted to the classroom. The way we learn, or our learning style, forms a key part of our personality, so we can find out a lot about ourselves – and others – by looking at learning preferences.
Difficult People Part 2
All businesses need customers, but the customer relationship, however, does not have to be one-sided. Customers can be rude, difficult and downright annoying but you both need each other. If you are having serious problems with a customer, you might be tempted to think about the balance to which you both contribute to the transaction, and let a lower payback go.
Difficult People Part 1
Customer issues generally fall under either Situational (issue with a product or service) or Personal (issue with a person).
In this article, we will deal with the latter, if the complaint seems to be directed at a person. Look out for the next article in the series: “Dealing with complaints about a product or service”
Emotions and Conflict Resolution Part 4
Emotions and conflict resolution. In every altercation there will be a great deal of emotion. Emotion is great at helping us to express our hurt to other parties and it also helps us to free ourselves from pent-up frustrations that would make us ill were we to internalise them.
Conflict Resolution Part 3
When you enter an argument between two people your very presence affects the situation and adds a third dimension on it. The next time two people are talking together anywhere (yes, even at a party) join them and see how their conversation changes.
Conflict Resolution Part 2
Wherever people are together there is conflict. When you work with difficult people in a team you are not just working with individuals – you are also working with something that is going on between individuals.
Conflict Resolution Part 1
Reinforcing the benefits of a positive outcome. Teams are always on the flux. If they are working well as a team then any upset from one team member will affect everyone as there should be some group empathy taking place.
Self-development and leadership
Self-development can be a very rewarding and wonderful experience if approached with an open mind and a honest self-reflection. It can help building strong relationships and organisational culture, improve overall performance and wellbeing of everyone involved.
