by Jake van den Berg | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Suddenly, many managers across the world have found themselves doing something they probably never envisaged – leading a virtual team – with very little preparation. And despite being thrown into the deep end, the onus is on them to get the work done one way or another.
Virtual workplaces have transformed the traditional business landscape, and it’s clear that they are here to stay. Indeed, what was once an option for many companies is now required simply to keep pace with the global competition. (more…)
by Jake van den Berg | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
By now, everyone knows that the shattering impact of COVID-19 has brought on a business crisis without precedent in recent memory.
The pandemic will fundamentally reshape how we do business from now on. Even if lockdowns end soon and the virus is staunchly suppressed never to return, its effect will linger.
So when business leaders share with me how their business strategies will likely change in the post-virus period, I have to point out to them that this might not be enough. Some of their key strategic priorities will have to be modified in a radical way. (more…)
by Jake van den Berg | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
When people think of succession planning, they tend to think of executive replacement. But what about all the other areas of the company? Do you have the next generation ready to fill roles at all levels of your company? Have you created a development plan for people to move up or across the organization? Or do you often hire outside of the company for roles because you think no one internal is good enough?
The only way to reduce the effect of lost talent or under-performing employees is with a multilevel succession roadmap. This kind of leadership commitment to developing and mentoring the next generation is a vital component of a company that believes its most important asset is its people. If the company doesn’t believe this at all levels, it will not be successful. (more…)
by Jake van den Berg | Jun 25, 2018 | Leadership
Historically, leadership development was largely focused on participants’ involvement in training programs or reading a book. This was all based upon one completely invalid assumption—if they understand, they will do. Wrong!
Everyone who buys diet books makes the same assumption as everyone who goes to training programs or reads a book: If I understand how to go on a diet, I will do it. Wrong again!
As the sales of diet books have skyrocketed, readers have become more and more obese! You don’t lose weight by reading diet books. You lose weight by actually going on a diet—and sticking with it. (more…)
by Jake van den Berg | May 15, 2018 | Leadership
One of the greatest things about leadership is that we all bring something different to the table. If you were to read articles on good leadership qualities, you would usually see factors like integrity, effective communication and influence. These are all wonderful qualities of a leader, but I am going to share something I believe will make you stand out as a leader — putting your people ahead of yourself. (more…)
by Jake van den Berg | Apr 25, 2018 | Leadership
Success starts and ends with the people in your organization. When your team is managed effectively and clearly understands their role and what is expected of them, good things happen. Good leadership shapes behaviour and increases an individual’s level of engagement.
So, how do you get people to be accountable and achieve your goal of creating a high performance environment? (more…)
by Jake van den Berg | Apr 17, 2018 | Leadership
Giving feedback is a delicate art. Telling employees they did something wrong can come across as judgmental. Worse, if the feedback is vague, then the employee will not have sufficient clarity to put it into action.
So what’s the answer? (more…)
by Jake van den Berg | Mar 13, 2018 | Leadership
What’s the secret to creating a culture of leadership that will take your organization forward for years to come? It starts with senior leaders reflecting internally — to understand their purpose, gain clarity about what they stand for and what the organization stands for — and identifying how to communicate this with the rest of your organization.
Companies that make leadership development a strategic priority has the ability to attract and retain the best leadership talent and create a world class organization – they create a culture of leadership. If you want to develop great leaders, you first need to learn to be a great leader yourself.
Here are 5 things you can do to help create a culture of leadership: (more…)
by Jake van den Berg | Jan 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
While some women seem to excel at making their money work for them, others battle from pay day to pay day. With this book, we tap into what these ‘smartwomen’ know that the rest of us can learn from. Smartwoman will provide the necessary insights into how our personal view of money impacts on our financial behaviour and decisions; reveal who is competing for our money (retailers, online marketers, etc.); and look at why it is so hard to find money to invest (the first step to getting rich is having money to invest – money makes money). It also covers how major life events, such as marriage and divorce, impact on us and how we can make smart financial decisions at these times. Smartwoman will show the reader how she can take control of her financial life by spending smarter, tackling debt and setting goals. It explains how money is made and how the financial markets work, as well as the universal principles behind growing wealth, irrespective of where one invests. (more…)
by Jake van den Berg | Jan 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Essential Leadership Skills for Women presents the reader with a comprehensive inventory of Leadership skills. Content is presented in a logical and sequential manner in practical, meaningful, short, sharp industry relevant guidelines for managers, executives and those shining stars with potential to grow. (more…)
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