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When it comes to senior roles within the organisation, having a robust succession plan is of critical importance. The stability and, ultimately, health of the business rests on having a smooth transition of a compatible successor to a role when the existing leader moves on. While no two leaders (and their leadership styles) are the same, good succession planning will ensure that the transition is seamless for everyone within the organisation ....

Conflict is inevitable within the workplace. This is especially true given that the modern workplace actively aims to encourage a diversity of backgrounds, political leanings, ethnicities, genders, and sexualities. That diversity results in a broader range of ideas and innovation. The challenge that it creates is that it also means that there will be times where personalities clash. One of the most important abilities that any 360 Degree Asse....

Being a truly great, transformational leader starts with understanding the impact that you and your leadership style are having on those around you. You need to find your strengths and your opportunities for growth. This is where the 360-degree survey comes in, but without asking the right questions, you’re not going to get the answers that you need for improvement, which leads to a stall in your leadership development. So, what are the most eff....

Business leaders need to wear a lot of hats. They need to keep projects on time and on budget, report on team performance and take directions from their direct reports and/or the company board, and manage their team all the while looking to help build success stories. It’s a lot to manage, and the consequences of under-managing are significant – a poor leader can result in anything from budget blowouts to your best talent leaving the company, an....

There are many different forms of feedback within an organisation, and while often overlooked, the 360 degree assessment is an essential one. Traditional forms of feedback can include: Performance Reviews – generally an annual review in which the employee’s overall performance and growth as an individual is assessed. These reviews are generally accompanied with pay reviews. Constructive Criticism – when someone’s performance or behavi....

We are in the midst of what is being termed “The Great Resignation.” People are leaving their jobs at unprecedented rates, and it does have the experts baffled; hard to believe that deep into a pandemic, people are willingly leaving their jobs and, often, putting themselves into a position of economic risk. Traditionally, people leave due to wage stagnation and increases in cost of living. Nowadays, those traditional factors are joined by an ....

Executives have the greatest impact in most, if not all organizations. Their interconnected network directly affects the success of the organization, as most business decisions go through them. As such, it is crucial for these leaders to receive all-round feedback on their leadership competencies and capabilities from all stakeholders. The result of such feedback will help them better understand their behavioral tendencies – maximizing existing ....

LX + EX = CX        The New Formula for Business Success!! LX           =             Is the perception that employees have about their management team which is directly related to their managers’ leadership capability (at all levels) EX           =             Is the perception that employees have about their employer which is directly related to their level of employee engagement CX           =             Is the perception by customers of th....

Leadership Resource Round-up - Week 3! Week 3 of the MultiRater Surveys leadership resource round-up and we have collated a brand new list of articles, podcasts, courses and whitepapers around all things leadership.  Article Creating The Future Of Work: 10 Leadership Strategies For The Greatest Impact By Forbes To lead effectively managers are going to need to adapt in an ever changing future of work. Now is the perfect time for leaders to revie....

Leadership Resource Round-up - Week 2! In our second installment of the MultiRater Surveys leadership resource round up we have collated an exciting new list of articles, podcasts, courses and whitepapers around all things leadership. Article New Zealand’s Prime Minister May Be the Most Effective Leader on the Planet by The Atlantic Around the globe, there is a clear trend that countries' who have had an effective response to COVID-19 are all go....