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January 12, 2017

How Can We Make Our Predictions Foolproof?

Nowadays, the pace at which life changes seems faster than ever. Trends come and go, technology changes (almost daily), and don't even get me started on politics! Sometimes it feels as though you need to be able to predict the future just to keep up with all these new changes. You could go on your […]

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January 2, 2017

Stop the Self-Pity!

Note: "Stop the Self-Pity" was first written in January 2017, but has been updated to better reflect our experiences of the world in 2020. Life is tough for most of us right now. Many people around the world could legitimately call 2020 the worst year on record. So it's more important than ever that we're […]

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December 19, 2016

It's Just the Economy, Stupid!

We've highlighted how organizations are suffering because their senior leaders are too slow, or too unwilling, to drive innovation. Research showed that they're failing to use technology to achieve a competitive advantage and to become winners in the digital economy. But such is the pace of change of technological development that now, just a few months later, the term […]

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October 4, 2016

Here, Now - the Mindful Manager – #MTtalk

"Mindfulness means paying a attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Just for the fun of it, I recently tried to keep track of how many times I looked at my smartphone over a two-day period. After about half a day, I didn't feel like carrying […]

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September 16, 2016

Unbending Oak or Flexible Reed?

Has anyone ever accused you of being controlling? Or maybe, the opposite… Do people see you as the laid back, flexible, easygoing manager in the office? Are You in Control? It can be easy to slip into micromanaging your team's workload down to even the smallest task. After all, things have got to be done […]

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September 6, 2016

Empowerment vs Entitlement – #MTtalk Roundup

Imagine this scenario: You're watching a medal ceremony during the Olympic Games. The gold medalist won with a clear margin, but the silver medalist kicks up a fuss because he thinks he's entitled to the gold. He insists on getting the gold medal, even though the competition was fair and the winner deserved his place. […]

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July 12, 2016

#MTtalk: Team Meetings: Do You Help, Hide or Hinder?

Maybe you're the exception to the rule and you absolutely love meetings, but many of us don't enjoy them. Some meetings drag on for hours, without adding much value. Other meetings are held for no better reason than that it's the usual routine to have them. Regardless of how we feel about them, we all […]

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June 24, 2016

Working Abroad: 5 Tips for Success

So, you've said your goodbyes, signed the contract, and packed your bags. Now it's time to start on a new adventure, and take your working life abroad. A mixture of excitement and fear overtakes you, as you wonder if you're fully prepared, whether you've made the right choice, and what this could all mean for […]

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June 17, 2016

Why It Pays to Be Conscientious

Even the most committed people occasionally let their standards drop, if only a little. Maybe it's just for a very short time, or maybe it didn't matter too much, just this once. But this type of thing needs to be kept to a minimum. It should always be the exception and never become the rule. […]

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June 10, 2016

Avoid Misfiring in Your Hiring!

Recruitment is a tough business – for both the job applicant and the recruiter. The wannabe recruit is desperate to land his or her dream job, and the hirer needs to find the best possible candidate for his organization. The pressure is on both sides, and that can lead to mistakes that could prove costly […]

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