Manager Skills Corner

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Recruitment is a fundamental part of getting the right people at the right time. In the latest episode of the Managers Skills Corner podcast, we dive deep into this crucial topic with recruitment expert Maree Herath. Throughout the episode, Maree shares valuable insights on the recruitment process, decision-making, and employee engagement. We cover everything from understanding the significance of recruitment to the role managers should play, practical tips, common barriers, and the optimal ways to collaborate with recruitment agents. At Manager IQ we work with Managers to build teams who have a relentless focus on business goals using our Engage, Empower, Evolve model. Want to brainstorm how we can help you and your teams? Book in a time to chat.

Have you given any thought to your professional brand? Join me and Diana Lucchiari on the Manager Skills Corner Podcast as we discuss everything you need to know about building a strong professional brand. In this episode, we cover the importance of professional branding, what you should consider both online and in-person, how to communicate it effectively, and common mistakes to avoid. Tune in to learn how to help your teams build their professional brand and take their careers to the next level. At Manager IQ we work with Managers to build teams who have a relentless focus on business goals using our Engage, Empower, Evolve model. Want to brainstorm how we can help you and your teams? Book in a time to chat.

Adaptability: the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions. Fantastic to have Sandy Hall join me for this fortnights Manager Skills Corner Podcast where we discuss change agility. We cover a range of topics, including what adaptability quotient, stages of grief and how it relates to change, tips to become more change agile and how to best work with your team during times of change. Connect with Sandy on LinkedIn or via her website Re-cognition: Leadership Development, Talent Solutions NZ (recognition.co.nz)

Happy and Productive Employees is the goal for all managers. In this episode I talk about how to strike the balance between human centric and productivity centric workplaces, the background to productivity, trends and walk you through our Happy Productivity Equation. If you would like to see how well your business or team are at creating happy productive employees, you can complete our Happy Productivity Equation Questionnaire. Book a call with Alexis to brainstorm if and how we can help you and your teams achieve happy productive employees.

Another insightful episode of the Manager Skills Corner podcast. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Career Conversations with Angela Couch. We cover a range of topics, including what career transition coaching, why it's important for managers to discuss broader career goals with their team members, and how to approach a career conversation. For more information about Angela's services check out her website today!

It's time for a new episode of the Manager Skills Corner podcast! This episode, we're diving into Confidence at Work with Carmel Murphy. Carmel shares her personal journey to become more confident and how she created the Confidence Code, which she now uses to help individuals, teams, and add value as a keynote speaker. We'll be discussing what we mean when we say people have confidence at work and what it looks like. We'll also be exploring why it's important for individuals to work on building their confidence and the signs that may indicate a lack of confidence. Managers, do you know how to gauge your team members' levels of confidence and when to offer support to help them build their confidence? We'll be covering this too, along with simple steps individuals can take to build their confidence. Of course, building confidence isn't always easy. We'll be discussing some of the challenges and barriers people may face and how to overcome them. Join us for this insightful episode and learn how to build your confidence at work! Link with Carmel on LinkedIn #ManagerSkillsCorner #ConfidenceAtWork #ProfessionalDevelopment

In this episode, we have Marie Vandoorne joining us to discuss boredom at work an emerging concept: bore out. We discuss what it is and what we as Managers can do about it. As someone who has experienced this phenomenon multiple times, Marie is working to raise awareness and understanding of the issue among employees and managers alike. Connect with Marie via LinkedIn:

Join us for a two-part series where we explore the art of difficult conversations with Gail Page, a seasoned communication expert with a rich background as a psychiatric nurse and social worker. Now a master coach in behavioural coaching and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Gail has dedicated over 25 years to empowering leaders and teams to become effective communicators. In these episodes, we'll dive deep into the power of assertiveness, uncovering its vital role in management and sharing practical tips for navigating these conversations with confidence. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailpage-theheartofhighperformance/

Join us for a two-part series where we explore the art of difficult conversations with Gail Page, a seasoned communication expert with a rich background as a psychiatric nurse and social worker. Now a master coach in behavioural coaching and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Gail has dedicated over 25 years to empowering leaders and teams to become effective communicators. In these episodes, we'll dive deep into the power of assertiveness, uncovering its vital role in management and sharing practical tips for navigating these conversations with confidence. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailpage-theheartofhighperformance/

Join us as we chat with Aj Seeto about the importance of having the right conversations with your team members at the right time. With her extensive experience leading large teams and advising managers on various employee matters, Aj has identified a pattern that can help avoid serious formal processes: early conversations. Aj's expertise in employee relations and HR has given her a unique perspective on the importance of timely communication in the workplace. As the Talent Project Delivery leader at EY and a certified Executive & Leadership Coach, she provides coaching to leaders on transformative leadership, career development, and wellbeing. Connect with Aj via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajseeto/

Mental health in the workplace is a significant challenge for both individuals and managers. Join us for the next episode of the Manager Skills Corner Podcast, where Nick McEwan-Hall will discuss this topic. Nick is the CEO and Founder of Mental Health Coach, which provides world-class Mental Health First Aid training, counselling, coaching, and workshops across Australia. During the podcast, we'll discuss what mental health is, why it's crucial to have good mental health, and how managers can assess their own mental health. We'll also explore warning signs of individuals experiencing a reduction in good mental health, how managers can help their teams be more mentally well, and how businesses can support their people to be more mentally well. Additionally, we'll cover how managers can assist employees facing mental health challenges, steps individuals can take to build their own mental health, and barriers or challenges worth mentioning. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. Tune in to the Manager Skills Corner Podcast to learn more about mental health in the workplace. If you wish to connect directly with Nick, you can find him on LinkedIn: (99+) Nick McEwan-Hall | LinkedIn

“You can create an exciting, fun, engaging, and achievement-filled life for yourself, no matter who you are, where you are, or what you do. And once you've learned it for yourself, you can show your friends, family, workmates, kids, and even your worst enemy – if you have one! – how to do it for themselves” A big thank you for Daria Williamson for joining me for this episode of the Managers Skills Corner podcast where we discuss leveraging strengths. Specifically, we discuss: • The benefits of the strengths-based approach for individuals and for businesses • How we identify our strengths and how can managers help their team members identify their strengths • What should we do about our weaknesses and how to manage or assist team members with their weaknesses • How strengths can boost career success • Overcoming barriers and challenges As a leader, manager, and coach, Daria has spent years developing a strengths-based approach to help her clients find clarity in their life and work. She approaches leadership from the lens of positive psychology. By digging into a person's strengths and weaknesses, they can uncover what really makes them tick. Her unique structure helps people uncover how to achieve their goals, live more fully, and align their work with their passion. Daria created the highly successful Strengths Deck Cards and Matrix and has used them to help countless professionals realign their work lives for the better. In February 2023, she published her book ‘Unleash Your Awesome', which brings together practical advice and activities to help people go from bored and stressed to empowered and motivated. Daria believes that working hard doesn't have to feel like hard work – and that everyone has the capacity to leverage their strengths and neutralise their weaknesses to move forward. Her expertise is in navigating that balance and helping people put it to practice. Find out more https://dariawilliamson.com/

A big thank you for Carley Nicholson for joining me for this episode of the Managers Skills Corner podcast where we discuss how we can help you ease into the holiday period - so you don't collapse into Christmas. We cover: • What is happening in the workplaces as people are moving into towards the end of the year • Where the pressure is coming from • What can individuals do right now to help ease into their holiday • What people could avoid doing right now • What can businesses and managers do to help their people ease into their holidays • What can individuals do while on their holidays to get the most out of them and rejuvenate • Tackling the first week back Grab a coffee or join us while you take your morning walk. Carley is a seasoned business leader - with a background in business ownership, adult teaching, effective communications training and resilience coaching, she brings a unique blend of expertise to the table. She's passionate about empowering individuals and improving workplace dynamics, and she believes in the power of long-term positive behavior change. Her Peace Under Pressure program offers practical strategies for coping with workplace pressure and fostering a safe, healthy, and thriving environment. https://carleynicholson.co.nz/

“Productivity is a game. Good busy team leaders know the rules of the game, they know how to play and win the game.” Kate Sotsenko A big thank you for Kate Sotsenko for joining me for this episode of the Managers Skills Corner podcast where we discuss productivity. In this episode we discuss: • What specifically is meant by manager and team productivity? • What does it look and feel like to be a good busy versus a bad busy? • Why is it important to be productive/ good busy? • What are some barriers to being productive/ good busy? • Tips and tricks to get to a good busy • Places a business can access templates or best practice ideas Kate has had 15 years' experience in the retail and hospitality industries, working for company's such as Levi, Gucci, IWC Shaffhausen and CPR Vision Management and has experienced what bad busy was like and recognised how it was impacting her ability to focus on those things she enjoyed to do. Such as developing her coaching skills and spending time with family and enjoying the beach with a good book. Kate is on a mission to create good busyness in the workplace. Because everyone deserves time for what truly matters to them. Using Kate's techniques, leaders are able to reclaim 30% of their time. She provides consulting services, team and group workshops and trains and coaches individuals. https://thegoodbusy.com/

“Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit – the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.” Greg Anderson . A big thank you for Michelle Keenan for joining me for this episode of the Managers Skills Corner podcast where we discuss workplace wellbeing. This is the second episode in a two part series. In episode two we discuss: • How can an individual build/improve their own wellbeing? • Setting your boundaries • How can a manager help their teams to be more well? • How can businesses help their people to be more well? • When is a person having some challenges how best can a manager assist them? • Return of Investment when implementing wellbeing programs • Co-creating your wellbeing programs with your team members • Any barriers or challenges worth mentioning? Grab a coffee or join us while you take your morning walk! Michelle is a Workplace Wellbeing Strategist and is helping business owners look after their most valuable assets, themselves and their people. Michelle has had over 30 years' experience in the health industry and has helped 1000's of people with their health and wellbeing. Michelle is the founder of Michelle Keenan, where she helps her clients in multiple ways - her services included a 1:1 wellbeing coaching, online yoga and Pilates classes and she works with small to medium sized businesses to create and implement meaningful wellbeing strategies, so both people and businesses can thrive. https://www.michellekeenan.com/

“Good health is the foundation of a productive workplace.” A big thank you for Michelle Keenan for joining me for this episode of the Managers Skills Corner podcast where we discuss workplace wellbeing. This is a two-part series. In this episode one we discuss: • What is workplace wellbeing? • Why is having a good workplace wellbeing important? • What are the components which support wellbeing in the workplace? • How can a manager assess how well they are? • When a manager is taking a deep look at their team and consider how well their people are, what are some of the things that would signal their team are well? • On the flip side what are the warning signs of individuals who are experience a reduction in wellbeing? Michelle is a Workplace Wellbeing Strategist and is helping business owners look after their most valuable assets, themselves and their people. Michelle has had over 30 years' experience in the health industry and has helped 1000's of people with their health and wellbeing. Michelle is the founder of Michelle Keenan, where she helps her clients in multiple ways - her services included a 1:1 wellbeing coaching, online yoga and Pilates classes and she works with small to medium sized businesses to create and implement meaningful wellbeing strategies, so both people and businesses can thrive.

“Continuous Improvement is not about the things you do well – that's work. continuous Improvement is removing those things that are getting in the way of you doing work. The headaches, the things that slow you down, that's what continuous Improvement is all about” – Bruce Hamilton. Thank you, Manager IQ community, for sharing your feedback with us. A reoccurring question we get is how a manager can build a continuous improvement culture in their team. Alexis Donachie our CEO and Founder has shared her knowledge and experience on this weeks Manager Skills Corner podcast. We share with listeners: - What is a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture and what does it look like in the workplace - Why it is important for managers to create a CI culture - How to access how close your team are to having a CI culture - Tips to create CI culture in your team - What are the barriers to creating a CI culture - How can an individual work towards having a CI mindset

“Our objective...is to take our onboarding practices to the next level and to give each and every employee, from the moment they arrive, the keys to succeed in full alignment with company values such as multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion.” Laurent Reich - Director of Internal Learning Practice at L'Oreal A big thank you for Sandra Maddison for joining me for part two of the onboarding episode of the Managers Skills Corner podcast where we discuss employee onboarding. In this episode, we share: What are the barriers to good onboarding What are the benefits How can you create good opportunities for your team How you onboarding process need to continue to evolve

“Well-managed onboarding programs lead to faster integration, higher productivity, and even delivers better retention” Aberdeen Group. A big thank you for Sandra Maddison for joining me for this episode of the Managers Skills Corner podcast where we discuss employee onboarding. In this episode we share: • What is onboarding • When does onboarding begin and when does it end • Why is having a good, structured onboarding program important • What happens when it doesn't go well • How can a manager create a good onboarding experience

“Psychological safety and courage are simply two sides of the same (immensely valuable) coin. Both are, and will continue to be, needed in a complex and uncertain world” Dr Amy Edmondson. A big thank you for Dr Brock Bastian for joining me for this episode of the Managers Skills Corner podcast where we discuss Psychological Safety. Brock has brought his extensive academic and industry knowledge to the conversation and shares what he has learnt along the way. In this episode we share: • What is psychological safety • Why it is important for managers to create a culture where their team feels psychologically safe • How to access how psychologically safe your team are • Tips to create psychological safety in your team • Touch on Psychological health and safety You can find Dr Brock Bastian via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?fetchDeterministicClustersOnly=true&heroEntityKey=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profile%3AACoAAAC-1GwBMrbdVZzOgrMBwFM_jplFQk2ceng&keywords=brock%20bastian&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=0&searchId=9372d75d-10b3-4115-9bac-c571f0b76ed2&sid=5-o

We have another great episode of the Manager Skills Corner Podcast where we deep dive into Data and Analytics with our guest expert Kinsey Li. In this episode we share: What is data and what is analytics Why it is important for managers to access and use data and analytics relevant to their teams and the broader business. How managers can upskill themselves and their teams Barriers which may be faced And the maturity of you data and analytics services

In this episode we discuss with Jessica Peoples, from Peoples Perspective: What is coaching How managers can start to use this skill When you identify when a coaching conversation is needed How to introduce coaching option to team members, Hot tips Barriers managers face when coaching team members. Connect with Jessica at www.peopleperspective.com.au About Jessica Peoples: With more than a decade of experience across numerous sectors and industries, Jessica Peoples has honed her coaching skills on a global stage, working from Sydney to London, and back to Brisbane. With a passion for creating new pathways for others to reach their potential, Jess founded Peoples Perspective, a coaching space where your work-life aspirations and ambitions become reality. ​Jess is a triple threat, with an impressive postgraduate background, formidable career history, and a down-to-earth, approachable nature that thrives on challenge. Combining an advanced behavioral psychology approach, with a practical, hands-on technique, Jess's extensive experience with C-suite and Exec level talent has allowed her to sharpen the coaching skills she needs to help others see and create their next big opportunity. ​Jess's unique, blended, one-on-one coaching program and leadership development strategy will take you where you deserve to be – at work, and in life.