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Leaders need to understand that effective leadership is not just about giving orders and dictating how things need to be done; it is about understanding the team members and leading effectively. “As a team leader of 15 team members, I…
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Among the questions that I usually get from various professionals are, “How can I move up the career ladder?” or “What can I do to be a leader or move to a senior level role?” In a world where effective…
This year has been tough on businesses. Just when companies were about to recover from the effects of COVID, the economy slowed down, and now companies need to make tough decisions to continue thriving, and this is by managing staff…
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You have heard people who are natural born leaders and you have also heard about leaders who are made. The desire to succeed is often among the goals of leaders whether born or made because they strive to achieve personal…
How do I become a better leader? This is a common question that professionals who want to offer effective leadership ask. Ann excelled in her role and she was known for her technical expertise which helped her deliver excellent results….
By Perminus Wainaina When my business was new, it used to irritate me when I found an employee not living up to their potential and, in some cases doing the bare minimum. I couldn’t understand why someone who had promised…
By Perminus Wainaina 2023 is proving to be a challenging year for businesses and households. The government has unveiled plans to raise more taxes, and for a recovering economy battled by COVID, some of the initiatives don’t augur well for…
During a Leadership Training last year, I paused this question to leaders.” How do you communicate tough decisions to your team? Lucy, a CEO, was kind to share her story to answer this question. “Some years back, I went to…
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Are your HR Processes compliant with Kenyan Labour Laws? Do you follow the correct procedure when terminating an employee? Below is a recent costly and time-consuming case where a female employee took an employer to court following unlawful termination due…
When facilitating Leadership and Management Training for a company looking to empower its management team, one of the issues was the frustration the managers were experiencing with their team. Some of the managers felt that some of the team members…
Many professionals desire to take up leadership roles because of the benefits that come with them, for example more responsibilities, increased salary, and the ability to inspire people and make an impact. Through the best leadership training, great leaders develop…
The Court of Appeal, in a case between Transparency International-Kenya and Teresa Carlo Omondi, recently determined that a fixed-term employment contract doesn’t create an automatic expectation of renewal of the contract and that the non-renewal of a fixed-term employment contract…
Do you have leadership qualities that can position you for management and leadership roles? Have you ever considered signing up for leadership training to acquire the necessary skills? Developing leadership skills is essential for any professional who wants to be…
I recently met John, a business owner who had fully taken up his business functions because the business was not doing well despite investing a lot. He realized that everyone, including the management team, did not deliver results; there needed…
If you’re a mid-level professional and you want to take up leadership roles, you’re not alone. Many professionals are eager to take on new challenges and make an impact in a more senior position. Mid-level professionals looking for leadership roles…
Is your business compliant with Kenya Labor Laws? Do you feel your business is secure from expensive litigations due to non-compliance? Is your house in order regarding documentation and proper processes such as termination, redundancy, or even disciplinary cases? We…
Last week, I got an email from a company director requesting us to recruit for them. His staff did not return to work, and others are currently serving their notice, while the most recent ones he hired last month aren’t…
Are you a natural-born or a made leader who developed skills through leadership training? Are you a team leader who influences and inspires others to follow when you lead? According to John C Maxwell, a leader is a person who…
Do you feel like delegation is not working for you? Do you often feel like you end up redoing the work whenever you hand over responsibilities? I met Nick, a manager at a manufacturing firm who mentioned that every time…
How do you demonstrate your leadership attributes when looking for a job? This has been a challenge to many professional seeking leadership roles. Jane has been a team leader and I would call her style of leading, a transformational leadership….
We recently held a performance management training for a group of managers from one of our client’s company. One of the main questions that they constantly asked was the issue of non-performing teams. “It is one thing to have an…
First-time leaders struggle with the demands of the new role and most of them are thrown into deep thoughts on how they can be effective leaders. You must have seen high-performing employees being promoted into leadership position but the skills…
Are you experiencing low productivity from some of your best employees? Do you notice that your good staff are making more mistakes than usual? Have you been experiencing absenteeism across the organization? Are your employees no longer engaged or taking…
When was the last you tried to implement change in the workplace? How did it go? During the last leadership training we held, one of the leaders expressed that they were finding it hard to introduce change in their organization….
In today’s competitive job market, for you to position yourself for a leadership role or a promotion, you need to demonstrate your leadership traits. Picture someone you admire because of their leadership qualities. What specifically do you admire? What is…
What does it mean to treat your employees like customers? Many times, as employers we focus so much on making our clients happy because they are the ones contributing to the profits of the company. There is even a phrase…
Through out my leadership journey, there are things I have experienced as a leader. Some may call them failures, while others call them lessons. In this video, I am sharing my failures and how they have helped become a better leader. The…
Vivian was approached by her boss to lead a team of 20 members and she didn’t expect that because all her life she has never admired being in a leadership position. “How about if I don’t get along with team…
Let’s talk about why you need to train your sales team! To start off, when was the last time you trained your sales team? Why did you feel the need to train them and what did you train them on?…
When was the last time you trained your sales team? Was it a training on the product or service or a training that would help build their skills? Most employers, especially SMEs do not look at training as an investment…
When was the last time you did a performance appraisals for your team? This process helps you make informed decisions not only for the employees but also for the organization. However, there are legal considerations to be factored when doing…
When was the last time you trained your staff? Wouldn’t you like your sales team to have the tools to deliver their best? It is important to update your team’s knowledge not only on the products and services you offer…
Management has a big role in driving employee motivation. If employees have this, then productivity is rarely a problem. What are some of these mistakes we are talking about? Sometimes it is as simple as lack of communication and feedback….
Are you looking to take up a leadership training to empower yourself or your team with leadership skills? Do you want an impactful training that will ensure that you learn from quality content and activities? It is important for any…
Do you want to empower your managers and supervisors? Do they have the skills needed to lead and inspire their teams? Having managers or people in charge of people who have not mastered their leadership skills can be detrimental. The…
“Which leadership skills do employers look for when recruiting for a leadership position?” I received an email from one of our subscribers. This reminded me of a team leader who once led us and with his poor communications skills; the…
I have worked for two companies; one that invested in leadership development programs yearly. This made the employees better leaders, it led to improved performance, team spirit and it boosted the overall morale of the workforce and the company was…
Do your managers need leadership skills? Have you thought about empowering them leadership skills? Are you aware that a leadership training can help them become more effective? In this video, we explain to you how.
An organisation that has poor leadership rarely becomes successful. The results of this reflects not only on the performance but also the culture of the organisation. This video explores the true cost of poor leadership and how one can fix…
Most times, employees are promoted due to the fact that they are hardworking and achievers. But not all performers can be in charge of leading and influencing people. Now, before you promote someone to a leadership position, what factors should…