Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Being great friends doesn't always equate to being a great team. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Wednesday, 03 April 2013
Have a little musical fun with your team and liven up proceedings with a team song. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Wednesday, 20 February 2013
It's not even the end of February and you're already exhausted? It's time to look at your balance and stress levels. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Friday, 21 December 2012
It's a great time to celebrate our achievements from this year and look forward to the year to come. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Decision-making doubts can stop a team from achieving its goals. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Wednesday, 17 October 2012
First you might want to ask what you're going to do with yourself? by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Wednesday, 08 August 2012
Follow this template to set SMART goals for your business. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Tuesday, 10 July 2012
It can be tough for founders to let go of their business, but doing so can often be the best thing for all concerned. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Wednesday, 06 June 2012
Fix it! Fix it quick! But what do we lose when we fail to step back and look at the bigger picture? by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Monday, 30 April 2012
Motivating staff through a period of business upheaval can be difficult. However, there are some straightforward ways to get your team to invest in success. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Detoxing your team from problems such as defensiveness and stonewalling is crucial for productivity and positivity. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Tuesday, 22 November 2011
It's challenging for staff to keep focused when there is uncertainty about their future and their role in it. How can you reassure them? by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Monday, 03 October 2011
As a business owner, do you hold yourself accountable for your own personal growth, development and behaviour?
by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Tuesday, 30 August 2011
The questions to ask are – What started the conflict? What were the behaviours on both sides? Where did it come from? by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Friday, 01 July 2011
To get the most out of unmotivated staff, try shifting your focus from the goals of each individual to the goals of the team. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 21 April 2011
What is the culture of your organisation? Is it one where both men and women are encouraged to develop to their full potential? by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 17 March 2011
A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the responsibilities of or proper practices for an individual or organisation. And it's crucial your business has one. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 10 February 2011
Most people gossip, however it's the level that some people go to that can undermine and derail a team that causes problems. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 11 November 2010
Sharing issues that you are having as a team to others creates distrust and can be viewed as a betrayal. It undermines confidence in you and potentially in your team. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 28 October 2010
Look at your employees with fresh eyes. Ask them to talk about what motivates them, what do they enjoy? by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 26 August 2010
What's the impact of allowing poor behaviours to go unchecked on the long-term health of your business and on the other members of your team? by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 19 August 2010
Ultimately the end decision as the leader of this team is yours. What impact will it have on your business and your team if you act on this request? by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 29 July 2010
Building trust within your team will be a key ingredient to your teams' long-term success, the retention of team members, motivation of individuals and productivity. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 15 July 2010
Working for someone you don't respect is frustrating, and educating or undermining your boss is not part of your role. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 01 July 2010
Depending on how the new team member was welcomed and integrated into the team will impact how they will feel about joining your team. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 13 May 2010
A successful and strong team has certain characteristics including trust and respect for each other personally and professionally. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 29 April 2010
We are all very good at being busy, the ultimate modern day accessory, the question is what are we busy doing? by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 08 April 2010
Find ways to remind them of their strength, resilience and capabilities both personally and professionally. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 25 March 2010
Before engaging others in helping you find the answers you are looking for, take time to search for the answers yourself. How you feel about your contribution is important. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 04 March 2010
Some of the factors that contribute to an uncollaborative culture include fear, poor communication and geographical distance. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 18 February 2010
Find a trusted colleague, friend or mentor that you can talk through the situation with to help you explore possible solutions. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 04 February 2010
To motivate we need to be motivated, which at different times of our personal and professional lives can be challenging. Here are some tips to get yourself going. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 14 January 2010
Often when someone is struggling, they can benefit more from a coach who is removed from their immediate team and has more seniority and experience than themselves. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 07 January 2010
By focusing on low value tasks, an employee may have the perception that they’re still doing their job. They're not. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 03 December 2009
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. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 19 November 2009
If conflict and tension is the norm for your team then action is required to establish what is occurring and what needs to happen for this to change. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 05 November 2009
If you're a leader and recognise that you avoid making decisions it's time to get some support, training and a mentor you respect and trust to help you. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 15 October 2009
Dealing with changing circumstances can at times be liberating and at other times debilitating... or something in between. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 08 October 2009
It's a basic human need to feel heard and valued. So ensure you have regular forums where your team members can add their voices, ideas and get regular updates. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 17 September 2009
Atmosphere is important. Ever walked into a room when someone has just had an argument? Not a good atmosphere to create from. The same goes for your meetings. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 03 September 2009
Women unwittingly use communication styles that sabotage their messages and the ability to succeed. Here's how. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 27 August 2009
Create the culture with your team that will foster open communication and contribution. Begin this by being open yourself. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 06 August 2009
Often when someone is struggling, they can benefit more from a coach and/or mentor who are removed from their immediate team environment and who has more seniority and experience than themselves. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 16 July 2009
Taking time out with your team is important and a great way to get in touch with each other, as well helping to understand each others' challenges. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 09 July 2009
Negativity from co-workers that affect others could be a behavioural issue that will need to be addressed. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 02 July 2009
Working relationships need to be redesigned as the team dynamics will inevitably change with your promotion. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 18 June 2009
By focusing on low value tasks, an employee may have the perception that they’re still doing their job. They're not. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 28 May 2009
By rewarding your star, you can show other team members that opportunities for progression exist. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 14 May 2009
The loss of a team member through redundancy can often be a difficult time for those who remain. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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Thursday, 09 April 2009
Often we can get caught up in our own stresses, sometimes self importance, of our role and function in our business that we leave behind our most important assets - our people. by Pollyanna Lenkic
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