Gender differences dominate the headlines. But how much truth is there in the stereotypical representation of female leaders? And what, if anything, does that mean for business?
We can spend anywhere between 35-50% of our working day in meetings – but are they always time well spent? Here’s what you need to know about making the most of your team meetings...
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With job-hopping the new reality, there’s now pressure on managers to extract as much value from employees as possible, before they move on. But this shouldn’t be a one-sided push: instead, leaders should also focus on helping employees develop and grow during the time they have together.
We learn by giving and receiving feedback. As such, feedback loops are integral to Learning Organizations, allowing dynamic businesses to be receptive to change, on an individual, team and company-wide level. The result? Greater adaptability in an evolving marketplace, increased employee engagement and commercial prosperity.
Self-actualization and fulfillment is achievable in the workplace and – in reaching this pinnacle point – you’ll experience greater enjoyment and engagement in your role. So how do you get there? If you ask us, feedback is key...
Feedback isn’t easy; to give or to receive. But you risk more, both in terms of personal growth and business prosperity, if you shy away from it. So how do you develop the courage required to give and accept honest feedback? It’s all about knowledge, understanding and preparation.
Company culture is critical to success. Get it right, and you increase employee and customer satisfaction, resulting in business growth and prosperity. So, how do you do it? It’s all about having the right conversations.
Communication fuels progress, and an organization is only as effective as the conversations it's having. How can companies have better conversations; is digital technology a help or a hindrance?
The ability to converse separates humans from all other lifeforms. But in this digital world, have we lost touch with good conversation? Or can technology actually make conversation more meaningful?
The rise of technology has offered a myriad of ways to increase efficiency and improve productivity. But how far is too far? Invest too heavily in the wrong tech, and you risk overlooking your true competitive advantage: human talent.
Lack of communication surrounding company strategy is a key factor for workers leaving a role. Even beyond employee retention, aligning individual and team goals brings a wealth of benefits.
Often misinterpreted, or undervalued as a ‘soft skill’, empathy can be the deciding factor between adequate and outstanding leadership.
For this month's Employee Spotlight, we sat down with Christian Planck, Duuoo's new CTO, to pick his brain over a cup of coffee.
The world’s most effective and profitable businesses are moving away from an annual review process, opting instead for a continuous process made up of real-time feedback loops. Why?
As a result of new technologies and an increasingly connected world, today's talent has a fundamentally different set of expectations than previous generations of workers.
We sat down with Andrius Knispelis, Duuoo's new Head of Product, for a quick chat over coffee.
Understanding the future of leadership, digital learning and development, and the shift in responsibility.
With digital transformation moving full steam ahead, do you know how to use tech in order to create new ways of working and delivering value to your organization?
A quick guide to managing the different personalities in the office.
Being responsible for your employees, embracing tech and having meaningful conversations.
