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The process of resignation is far more complex than receiving a resignation letter from the employee. There are signs we need to look out for before it gets too late. An employee goes through a process of resignation that we may be unaware of. There are 5 steps to the resignation process. They give up They hand in their resignation They socially discharge from the company – they disengage They emotionally exit the company – they may lose respect for the company and some of

We have built ourselves a lonely world but there are ways to forge the genuine human connections that we all need to flourish. We often hear the saying, “It’s lonely at the top”, but the truth is that it could be lonely in most places we work. Over the years, we have fallen guilty of a tendency to actively not engage with those around us for various reasons, while not ignoring them entirely. The price of this unwritten social contract of non-engagement is loneliness. Lone

For decades we have heard our people say they can not change. Yet for the past 2.5 years, every person on earth has gone through significant personal and professional change and guess what – we all did it successfully. As leaders we need to keep reminding our people of this and how successful they were in changing rapidly to meet either their personal or professional demands and goals. Yes, it is true that we all deal with change in our own special way, but the truth of th

Fingertip consulting is a new concept initiated by RdL to assist businesses and start-ups get the results they need in an affordable, cash flow conscious way. Rather than avoiding professional advice, or needing to dig deep to afford high-cost management consulting, RdL is launching Fingertip Consulting Services that makes it all very achievable. RdL has been testing this service with specific clients and due to its high success rate, we have decided to launch it to the mar

Many people confuse the role of the leader thinking they must have all the knowledge to ensure the doing gets done. The reality is that being an amazing leader is like being a leading Maestro. The Maestro does not know how to play all instruments in the orchestra yet generates such an amazing outcome that it leaves the audience in awe. The role of the maestro is to lead and give the right direction to the subject matter experts and ensure they are all playing from the same

Below are a few leadership tips to consider. Be the last to speak. Your people won’t believe you trust their intelligence if you are always the one with the “best solution.” Share the vision. A shared vision is fundamental as it provides a common criterion for the teams to make their decisions. Leaders sets the tone The role of the leader is to show trust and respect for their people. Ask your team what’s in their way. Have your team recommend changes to make things r

Writing in C&IT Magazine, Andrew Reid says that the biggest problem faced at this tricky time is the uncertainty. No one knows how long things will go on as they are, or what the aftermath will bring. The key to survival, according to Reid, lies in “ collaborating as a tight-knit team ” focused on “ shaping the future and keeping communication real .” He suggests a number of leadership qualities you’ll need to help pull your workers and your business through to the other sid

Artificial intelligence is transforming the labour market, creating entirely new jobs requiring new in-demand skills. With this knowledge comes the challenging of securing the right people for your team. Being able to demonstrate one’s competency in these new skills along with the qualities of relationship management and workplace cultural fit have become the currency for talent mobility, as degrees have shown to be a bad proxy for possessing these in-demand skills. In fac

Hybrid work is here to stay. For both employees and employers, work from anywhere is about owning results, regardless of where or when work happens. Our work from anywhere future research conducted by Prithwiraj Choudbury, Associate Professor, Harvard Business School, reports that workers regard freedom to work from anywhere as an important benefit of their job. Successful employers are creating policies to ensure virtual collaboration, mentoring, and asynchronous brainstor

No matter the size or stage your business is currently at, having employees leave is just bad for business. If you want to avoid this negativity, it’s best to retain your best employees. And, you can do that by following these six tips. 1. Hire Selectively Before you can begin to retain employees, you have to make sure that you have the right employees to begin with. 2. Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Salary If you want to keep top-notch talent, then you’re going to

We hear it all the time, our most valuable asset is our people. But what do we do as leaders to support these words. As great leaders, we need to continually review what we are asking of our people and focus on our behaviours to ensure we are maximising their full potential and fully utilising the talents they have on offer. If we do not, we will find ourselves with a resource crisis • Time, they say, is what each employee has to dedicate to productive work daily (that do

We often feel that the point an employee hands in their resignation is the point of decision making and exit. The truth of the matter is that resignation is a far more complex process than writing an email to your boss. To get to the point of resignation an employee goes through a process of mindset adjustment before they make the ultimate decision to hand over their resignation letter. The first stage that is often un-noticed is what is called ‘Social Disengagement’. This