I was canvassing a number of team managers recently asking them for their opinions on what sort of training they felt their teams needed....

Do Team Managers actually take Teamwork Seriously? I run the risk of being controversial here by using the picture of an ostrich burying...

There’s disgruntlement in the team. A new directive or strategy hasn’t been well received and whilst no one has openly voiced concerns,...

On a number of occasions in my career I have suggested to team managers that learning time should be put aside in team meetings to allow...

One of the biggest challenges a team manager and their team can face is the that of managing stress. Stress is all around us and can be...

I have always been amazed when team managers don’t welcome new members to the team as effectively as they should do. I’ve seen managers...

It’s interesting that when I have discussions around teams benchmarking themselves against the desired behaviours and processes...

The above image is a very common scenario. Last week I was made aware of a very similar scenario in a company where two regional teams...

It is now widely accepted that the skill of coaching is an absolute essential for all team managers and leaders and most organisations...

Continuing on my recent theme around supporting new team managers I was very disappointed to hear recently about a new manager who was...

In my last two blog posts I have highlighted the crucial key steps that a new manager has to take in order to fully engage their new...

Moving into a new role is challenging at the best of times but moving into a new team manager role can be the most challenging of all...

One of the most challenging transitions you will make is when you are promoted from ordinary team member to that of team leader or team...