Don’t Just Manage Conflict – Prevent it in the First Place!
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I was canvassing a number of team managers recently asking them for their opinions on what sort of training they felt their teams needed....
Allan Mackintosh
Sep 13, 20214 min read
Do Managers Take Teamwork Seriously?
Do Team Managers actually take Teamwork Seriously? I run the risk of being controversial here by using the picture of an ostrich burying...
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Allan Mackintosh
Sep 6, 20213 min read
Don't Ignore the Tension!
There’s disgruntlement in the team. A new directive or strategy hasn’t been well received and whilst no one has openly voiced concerns,...
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Allan Mackintosh
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Enabling Team Learning. Start with Analysing your Successes and Challenges.
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...
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Allan Mackintosh
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Stress - A 'Killer'of Teams
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...
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Allan Mackintosh
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Teamwork – Why everyone has to be ‘included’
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...
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Allan Mackintosh
Aug 9, 20214 min read
Why Do Team Surveys & Assessments have to be Anonymous?
It’s interesting that when I have discussions around teams benchmarking themselves against the desired behaviours and processes...
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Allan Mackintosh
Aug 2, 20215 min read
The Tale of Two Teams - What's the 2nd Line Manager Doing?
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...
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Allan Mackintosh
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Team Managers - You Need to People Coach & Team Coach
It is now widely accepted that the skill of coaching is an absolute essential for all team managers and leaders and most organisations...
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Allan Mackintosh
Jul 19, 20214 min read
New Team Managers - Manage Your Manager!
Continuing on my recent theme around supporting new team managers I was very disappointed to hear recently about a new manager who was...
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Allan Mackintosh
Jul 12, 20215 min read
Taking on a New Team after Organisational Change
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...
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Allan Mackintosh
Jul 4, 20214 min read
New Team Managers - Getting the right Support.
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...
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Allan Mackintosh
Jun 24, 20214 min read
Team Member to Team Leader - Making the Transition Easier
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...
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