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Teamwork

20 July, 2014 by James Lawther 4 Comments

It is easy to set up a team… You take a bunch of people, put them in a room, give them a simple task and tell them to crack on with it. Setting up a team is easy. But teamwork is a different matter Teamwork needs: An understanding of strengths An admission of weaknesses Openness […]

Watch Your Back

17 July, 2014 by James Lawther 3 Comments

An apocryphal tale ~ a story of doubtful authenticity ~ There was a football tournament, a very important one, something a bit like the World Cup… The first match England played Italy. The Italians won comfortably. The English were left humiliated and strong action was demanded. So the coach was fired, he was accountable, someone else was given […]

Altruism

13 July, 2014 by James Lawther 6 Comments

I have been on a self-help course My boss insisted on it… It was really very good, lots of interesting insights, most of it you know already: If you eat a full fried breakfast expect to feel sluggish all morning Exercise gives you energy Spending more than you earn will leave you broke Sometimes having […]

The “Can’t Fail” Way to Success

6 July, 2014 by James Lawther 5 Comments

Under-promise and over-deliver Adrian Swinscoe writes an interesting post… His bank found fraud on his card and sent him a new one. They told him it would take a working week to get it to him, but then delivered it in 2 days. Banks are not known for their customer service. They usually promise little […]

How to be a Better Manager

4 July, 2014 by James Lawther 4 Comments

I’ve been on a management course I was told that there are only 4 things you need to worry about if you want to be a good manager: Provide a clear direction. Ensure everybody knows where they are supposed to be going. Give people space. Stand back and let them go in the direction you […]