There are many factors that can create a climate within a team that results in team members being uncollaborative. Teams are made up of individuals, therefore it is often useful to drill down and look at how individuals in the team are operating.

Read More...

I work for a family owned SME and I am having problems with one of my colleagues, who are difficult, rude and take credit for my ideas. The other problem is that this person is a relative of the family who owns the business. How can I deal with this person?

Comment (1) Read More...

It is a challenge to motivate others when you are lacking in motivation yourself. To be an inspiring leader of others it is important to walk your talk and to be congruent.

Read More...

This article first appeared August 6, 2009.

Star performers are an inspiration to others about what is possible to achieve, and can make great coaches and mentors to team members who are struggling. However, there are many factors to consider before setting up this relationship.

Read More...

This article first appeared June 18, 2009.

I have a team member who spends too much time on low value added tasks that should be delegated to the appropriate support functions.

Read More...

I have been promoted to a more senior role that requires me to regularly present to the board of my company. I am struggling with this. I get so nervous when talking to senior people, whether it's just bumping into them, presenting or at company social events. I am not enjoying my work due to the anxiety I am feeling.  What can I do? It's damaging my career.

I manage a team of people who just don't get along, I seem to spend most of my time managing the conflict in my team. How do I just get them to get along and get on with their jobs!

Read More...

A recurring theme over the past few months that has come out of conversations with clients of mine is around the intense frustration by team members who work for managers that avoid making decisions.

I lead a team of 20 people most of who are struggling with significant changes taking place in our business. The hard part is that I am struggling with the changes too and need some help.

Read More...