Communications is a hard gig. Everyone thinks they can do it – it’s just writing. It is often an undervalued service in an organisation. You can be doing a good job and still getting criticised every day. Here is a…
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,…
I’ve made mistakes
I’ve been doing a lot of reading on leadership lately, and it has made me reflect on what type of leader I was before I became a solo-consultant. I thought sharing my insights with you might get you thinking too.…
Creating a strong team culture
Did you know that in Australia, 70% of employees are disengaged[1]? Look around the office that is seven out of ten of your colleagues (or six if you are one of the people who is disengaged). One of the main…
Working women, change and organisational culture
An interview with Samanatha Sutherland Share This week I turned the tables on Samantha Sutherland. More used to being behind the microphone and interviewing influential women, I wanted to get to know Samantha and what she can teach those of…
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…
Communicating as a leader
I have had a few clients say to me lately “I am terrible at communicating. I am just not great at it.” They are experts in their field. Experienced, knowledgeable and at the senior level of their government agencies. The…
There is nothing more frustrating than being undervalued
One of the biggest challenges working in communications, and in many other corporate service areas, is feeling undervalued. In government, often there is a perception that our professional advice and services are seen as less important.
Why it is better to respond than react.
I am sure we have all felt irritated, annoyed or angry while at work… it has probably already happened to you today. We all handle these situations in different ways. Deciding if you respond or react to a situation can…