Regular Columnists
Dan Bobinski | 18 Nov 2009

The dangerous ego of authority

People parading their positional authority with an air of superiority rarely command the admiration they think they're getting. After all, how much respect do we give people who rely on the phrase "because I said so" to motivate? They should drop the ego and build some real leadership skills, instead.
Janet Howd | 19 Oct 2009

Tackling the fear of presenting

How do you tackle the fear of presenting? Here are some techniques to help you stay calm, get your audience hooked and keep in control when delivering a presentation.
Bob Selden | 21 Sep 2009

Multitasking, marijuana, managing?

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a multi-tasker, I've got news for you. When you multitask, you might think you're doing a lot of work, but you're not doing most (or any) of it well. Why? Because the brain can only concentrate on one task at a time.
Peter Vajda | 16 Nov 2009

Get lost!

In the midst of the upheaval that seems all around us, it's not surprising that so many of us feel a sense of anxiety and hopelessness. But these challenges also have much to teach us about ourselves – if we choose to stop, explore and ask for the teaching.
Edward de Bono | 02 Nov 2009

Creativity is easier when it's structured

There is a mistaken belief that there should be no restrictions or barriers around creativity. But in reality, creativity is easier if there is some structure. The introduction of focus actually enhances the process.
Charles Helliwell | 21 Oct 2009

Leader or manager?

Too many people still confuse strong leadership with good management and vice versa. So I thought I would provide some simple guidelines and examples to differentiate between the two and determine whether an individual is either or both.
Wayne Turmel | 28 Oct 2009

Just asking

For years, people have been trying to get HR to take a more strategic role in companies. But perhaps HR isn't and never will be a strategic partner. Maybe it should quit trying to be something it's not, accept a tactical role and got on with the job.
Myra White | 01 Oct 2009

Valuing team members who push to win

Do you really value outspoken high performers who point out problems and strive to deliver the best they can? Or are you unintentionally breaking their spirit and encouraging a culture that rewards mediocrity?
Robert Heller | 02 Nov 2009

The Five Drivers model shows the way forward

The Great Crunch has shown that the cult of the CEO, hierarchical management structures and an obsession with short-term results are all inimical to efforts to achieve superior results. What we need are entirely new management drivers.
Max McKeown | 23 Oct 2009

Reinventing the wheel

It's easy to think that something is so simple that you couldn't improve it or so low-tech your intellect would be wasted even thinking about it. But you'd be wrong. Because anything that is invented can - and often should - be reinvented.
Jurgen Wolff | 16 Nov 2009

November Brainstorm

This month, Jurgen explores the benefits of being grumpy, how to embrace your versatility, the small differences that can make all the difference and one of the key secrets to better time management.