by Trish Springsteen | Aug 7, 2008 | Business, Leadership
With the Olympics about to commence, I thought I might consider one of my favourite sports – rowing. Actually – Leadership and Rowing!During the last twenty years, training for corporate or organisational leadership has focused on management skills. It was felt...
by Trish Springsteen | Jul 31, 2008 | Business, Leadership, Personal Development
Who holds the ultimate responsibility in an organisation?Well the power in an organisation is at the top, it rests with whoever is ultimately in charge of the organisation. It may be delegated, but delegated power does not mean that it has been abdicated. The American...
by Trish Springsteen | Jul 25, 2008 | Business, Personal Development
I am sitting down to write this after finishing my morning rituals! I don’t know about you but I have a set of rituals which are necessary for me to face the day.I have to get out of bed and do the stretching exercises – can’t move without them. Then it’s the morning...
by Trish Springsteen | Jul 21, 2008 | Business, Communication
With apologies to all those working in advertising out there! Over the weekend I was involved in a discussion about ‘who were the best communicators?’ We ruled out doctors and lawyers, as we decided that laymen should have at least a fighting chance at understanding...
by Trish Springsteen | Jul 17, 2008 | Business, Communication
I don’t know about you, but in my previous occupation most meetings were held on a Friday. And it depended on who was in the chair whether it was a social or a planning occasion. Mostly it was the former.There are a number of maxims which sum up the normal business...
by Trish Springsteen | Jul 10, 2008 | Business, Communication, Job Interviews
During an interview the focus should be on selecting the best candidate for the job. That is the person who demonstrates the skills, abilities, experience and knowledge required for the advertised position.It is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of disability, and...
