Maintaining your team culture
One of the hardest things about being in a leadership position is trying to drive a positive culture in your team. Team culture can make (or break) how productive, effective and engaged your staff are. By the most basic definition,…
Building trust in your team
Have you ever worked in a team that doesn’t trust each other? A team without trust isn’t really a team. It’s just a group of individuals who work together. It means you will never be as effective or able to…
Working with difficult people
(aka how to not kill your colleagues) We all have them. The people you dread going to a meeting with. That guy who you would rather poke your eyes out with a fork than discuss his project. The woman who…
How to build better client relationships
There are a number of things that can ruin a perfectly good day at work, but nothing more than a difficult client. We have all had them, they are demanding, have unrealistic expectations, don’t listen to our advice but then…
Setting work goals for 2019
It’s time. Were you a bit unmotivated at work towards the end of last year? Did you come back this year and not feel ready to face it all again? Then it is time for a change. It is time…
Why it is important to take a break
Many public servants in Canberra are lucky enough to get Christmas Shutdown, time off between Christmas and new year. Some have taken some extra time to extend their time out of the office. Others are already planning what they will…
Time to celebrate
How many Christmas parties have you been to already? One too many? While they can be a bit awkward or tedious, they are a nice opportunity to take time out with your colleagues and celebrate the year that was. What…