Send them home
October 6, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsYou want a strong work ethic. You want your people to put in a shift, to take responsibility, to understand the importance of deadlines, to show their commitment. You want... Read more
Author Archives for Nick Shepheard
Let them shine
October 5, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsThe simplest description of management: to apply the skills and talents of your people where they can shine. Of course, that implies that you know about their skills and talents,... Read more
The right reason
October 4, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsIt’s easy to become obsessed with the output; the actual thing you’re working on. That new feature, the deal, the partnership, the meeting, presentation, launch event. You know, the thing,... Read more
Another hill
October 3, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsAnother day, another hill to climb. And whilst in the moment it can be deeply irritating to have to march to the top of the hill, again, and then march... Read more
Main stream
October 2, 2019 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsThere’s always a lot of noise. Chinese whispers. Overheard conversations relayed with added import. Competitive shifts that may or may not be strategic manoeuvring or tactical wriggling. A “heads-up“ chat... Read more