Guest blog by Janet Burton, 9th August 2016 Editorial note. Janet Burton is a co-trainer on our RiverRhee Introduction to Management course. I asked her if she would be willing to write a blog on one of the aspects that we cover, and she chose delegation, a topic that we explore on day 3 of the …
Guest blog by John Hicks, 26th July 2016 Editorial note from Elisabeth Goodman: Many of the managers that we work with are transitioning from a scientist to a manager role. John Hicks has joined our RiverRhee team to support us with our training, and also to provide coaching for scientists making this transition. So I’m pleased …
Calibrating the mind to lead teams. Five tips for being an effective team leader. Read More »
By Elisabeth Goodman, 26th June 2016 Why seek to understand when we are at our best? Two of the most popular topics in the 3-day Introduction to Management course that I run with RiverRhee Consulting are motivation, and Belbin team roles. The way we explore them is by examining what motivates the delegates on the …
By Elisabeth Goodman, 17th May 2016 Why is emotional intelligence such an important skill? Emotional intelligence helps us, as individuals, to cope more easily with the ups and downs of work and life. It helps us to build stronger relationships, collaborate with and influence others more effectively and to make better decisions. In a work …
Reaching for emotional intelligence – a manager’s guide Read More »
By Elisabeth Goodman, 25th April 2016 Why quiet questioning? Two of the most powerful resources available to us as managers, and as members of a team are questions and silence. The ideal dynamic, when we are working with others, is to have a natural back and forth of conversation: each person comfortably expressing their views, …
