Recruiting strategically is a necessity for any organization that wishes to move forward today with coherence and solidity. In many teams, recruitment remains a reaction: one person leaves, and the reflex is to fill the void quickly. The position is posted with few...
Objectives are omnipresent: they guide projects, guide actions, personal and professional development, and structure follow-ups. However, it is not uncommon to see objectives that are vague, too broad or poorly understood, which hinder the effectiveness of teams and...
“The performance interview.” The word alone sometimes makes many managers look up.And that’s understandable. This time of year often conjures up images of forms to fill out, evaluations to justify, awkward conversations… and a persistent...
Prendre une décision difficile est déjà un acte de courage managérial. Mais reconnaître qu’une décision n’a pas donné les résultats espérés et savoir rebondir après une mauvaise décision demande une résilience encore plus grande. Cet article propose trois étapes pour...
Voici ce que pourrait penser un gestionnaire débordés ayant besoin de stratégies et solutions pour bâtir des relations solides avec son équipe. « Je sais que je devrais passer plus de temps avec mon équipe…Je sais que les relations, c’est important…Mais j’ai des...
Right off the bat, would you say that your team trusts each other? Which leads me to ask “What is trust in teams?” Would you say that trust is when there are conflicts and difficult discussions or rather when everything is calm? In fact, teams that truly...
How much time a day do you spend in remote meetings? Also, what percentage of this time gives you a sense of satisfaction? Have communication – effective – at distance has become a déSir of many managers! (and their éTeam ?). Currently, almost all of my...
The “young people” don’t want to work. After the age of 50, there is no chance of finding a job. I have to answer the phone as soon as it rings. You have to work hard to succeed. What are your beliefs? We ALL have beliefs. These beliefs, or...
Have A difficult conversation, that it either in person or remotely will never be “ easy ». Phad no matter how much experience you have, or the ease you can hasTo see. That said, learning best practices from difficult conversations can make it easier to have the...
Acting in uncertainty. Even though this topic has been regularly featured in business reviews and management topics for the past 15 years, it can’t be more relevant than it is now, right? I also talk about it, because BEING agile and ACTING differently has been...
Do you want your manager to listen to you more, for your team members to better understand your point of view or for your voice to count in the organization’s decisions? Do you simply want to be heard? Being heard is part of the leader’s skills and...
Who do you know who is not busy? Whether it’s by the number of tasks, projects or thoughts, who is “not busy” or I would say “preoccupied”. Managing your time remains a constant challenge. The problem arises when occupations become...
How do you give effective and caring feedback? Offering feedback, whether it’s reinforcement or realignment, isn’t always easy, is it? If you want to find a balance between being caring and efficient, here are two essential and simple keys to apply. This...
It’s a question I get asked a lot: How do I create more autonomy in my team?Then when I ask: How much time do you spend coaching and managing your resources? The answer I receive most often looks like: “I don’t go through enough” or its...
There is always room for innovation and generating ideas, you might say. That’s right! And it’s really a business activity that I love: generating new ideas! What I love even more are the benefits of being an innovative company or team! Inter alia:...
Do you feel that you (or someone on your team) is losing motivation? Do you notice a lack of commitment or motivation around you? This can be at work or in your personal life. For example, you stay at work but don’t try too hard anymore. Or you find yourself...
As a leader, getting to know yourself better allows you to recognize your strengths and blind spots as well as to determine which profile(s) are essential in order to better surround yourself and have the desired impact. In this article, you will find the five...
Those who will be most successful in formalizing telework policies will be those who avoid these mistakes when it comes to regulating telework. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid so that teamwork and the achievement of objectives are optimal in a remote collaboration...
The current labor shortage is causing a lot of fear in organizations: fear of losing employees, fear of not delivering on time, fear of this, or fear of that. The problem is not fear. The idea is to see how to use this fear to avoid losing your employees. To do this,...
Do you feel that you are stagnating? Are you feeling tired or frustrated about certain elements of your life? Do you want to move forward? If so, here’s how to get out of your comfort zone without panicking. If you’ve ever tried to get out of your comfort...
