(2 minute read) Today, there is a more undeniable overlap between our personal and professional lives. Not only because of recent changes to working arrangements and the new ‘hybrid workplace’, but the evolving realisation that we are human beings first, human doings second. Too often, work has taken a...
(2 minute read) Within your workplace, you bring 3 components to the table: your skillset, your toolset, and your mindset. Skillset: your competencies and capabilities, based on knowledge and experience Toolset: the methods and tools you possess to get things done Mindset: how you see the world and how...
(2 minute read) At ‘Patagonia’ Outdoor Clothing and Gear, they have implemented a policy where employees can leave anytime there is a perfect surf – even during office hours! For the avid surfer, this is one tantalising teaser, and right up there with the top perks of select workplaces....
(2 minute read) “Organisational culture has direct consequences for success and happiness” Adam Grant, Organisational Psychologist We like to highlight and share the stories of great places to work, also referred to as ‘destination organisations’. In such workplaces and organisations, the culture is conducive to doing great work, while...
(2 minute read) Extensive research into motivation indicates that a growth mindset – which holds that skills and abilities can be improved in ways that shape the purpose of the work that you do – leads to academic achievement, relational fulfillment, and professional success. (NLI 2021) Studies into growth...
(2 minute read) In an ideal situation, an organisation should be like a family, not like the tired cliché that enterprises use to promote their office culture, but in the way that parents pass on skills, life lessons, and successes to their children. (Australian Institute of Management, 2020) Spend...
(1 minute read) “We spend 35% of our time thinking about the past, and 50% of the time thinking about the future. This only leaves us 15% to be in the present!” Hugh Van Cuylenburg. Author, ‘The Resilience Project’ The ability to be present, regardless of what is going...
(2 minute read) “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” (Mahatma Gandhi) Professional Development is a strategy used by teams and companies to ensure their people continue to strengthen their competencies throughout their respective careers. Professional Development is a borderless...
(1 minute read) During our recently launched program The Modern Coach, we dedicate course time toward completing GAP Analyses for individuals, teams, and businesses. A GAP Analysis allows you to prioritise and address goals by identifying any gaps in the team or business. The gap is the difference between...
(1 minute read) The Lean Management Process encourages the practice of continuous improvement and is based on the fundamental idea of respect for people. The five principles are considered a recipe for improving workplace efficiency. “Trust the process” is one of the most important Lean mantras. A process is...
(2 minute read) This month at TMSG, we’ve focused on the importance of People Management within a team or organisation, and shared resources and articles on this very theme. The challenge within this focus, is the potential for a paradox. That is, should people be managed, or do they...
(1 minute read) A poorly managed team can directly impact your business. In contrast, a well-managed team can improve company culture and morale, optimize production levels, enhance efficiency, while providing the company with a competitive advantage. Managers and leaders need regular reminders of the value of the ‘human capital’...
