Organizational Politics – A Necessary Skill for Managers and Leaders!
26/01/2016
Organizational politics exist in every organization. Many view politics as a fact of life. But often organizational politics is a taboo subject – many people simply will not discuss organizational politics. They are often considered the “dark” side of the organization. However, it is important to recognize that many political actions are regarded as positive, for example, mentoring and sharing information.
2016: It’s Time to Move Beyond Change Management and Embrace Organizational Change
26/12/2015
Most agree that change is typically very challenging for organizations. Even the language of change is challenging for many. This article will clarify three terms related to change: change management, change leadership and organizational change. It will also address why change management is not enough, and why organizations need to embrace organizational change.
Coaching: Is an Assessment a Good Investment?
03/12/2015
As a Certified Executive Coach (CEC), one of the things that I get asked about regularly is whether an assessment should be conducted as part of the coaching experience. Some coaches don’t use any assessments; some coaches will only coach after an assessment has been done; many coaches consider assessments as optional.
Is Your Executive Presence Holding You Back?
02/11/2015
Many executives are wondering about their “executive presence”, thanks in part to books such as The Power of Presencei and Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Successii by Sylvia Ann Hewlett. Executive presence has also emerged as a key focus for executives in executive coaching.
