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Archive for May, 2009

Stretching management at Matalan

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

We are about to kick off our ‘Stretching Up’ programme with our client, Matalan for the fifth year running!

This is a bespoke middle management programme which has been developed and refined in conjunction with Matalan. It  comprises 8 one day units and focuses on developing personal and interpersonal leadership.

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Struggling managers need help.

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Recent research from the Chartered Management Institute highlights the struggles facing managers today - it makes frightening but perhaps not unexpected reading.

84% of managers are struggling to prioritise their work
71% are battling to finish tasks
63% struggle to find time to think
53% struggle to set any time aside for strategic planning
49% struggle to make time for their staff

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Leadership skills reading

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

We have been recommended a book which may be of use for those of you interested in developing your leadership skills.

It is called The Leadership Code: Five Rules to Lead by Ulrich, Smallwood and Sweetman. It establishes five essential principles, Shape the Future, Make Things Happen, Engage Today’s Talent, Build the Next Generation and Invest in Yourself.

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