Category Archives: Development
Many people say one of the big challenges in their career is that they are not very diplomatic. It’s often a problem for people who are highly goal oriented and incurably honest. Diplomacy can be a weakness or it’s something they find very tiring. So the question is – how do we get better at it? (read more)
If you are thinking about seeking a new role, it’s important to consider how you can “close the gap” between your current capability and the capability you need to perform successfully in that role. (read more)
At the start of the year we urged you to make your career urgent – how’s it going? Believe it or not we’re 4 months into the year and there are only 8 months left until 2015! (read more)
There’s a myth that every mentor needs to be a Yoda figure. But the truth is that successful mentors may not be good listeners, may not always offer balanced advice, and may not have a story, anecdote or sound-bite for every situation. (read more)
High potentials are often set apart by the way they approach their personal development. Firstly, they are self-aware and acknowledge their weaknesses. Secondly, they are very proactive in finding ways to manage the things they find difficult. (read more)