Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was a British politician, army officer, and writer who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Some regard him as one of the outstanding wartime leaders of the 20th century; his leadership in challenging times continues to inspire leaders today.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a transformational civil rights activist and remarkable leader who inspired people through his powerful speeches focused on the fight for equality in a racially divided United States of America. His approach to peaceful protest serves as an enduring example for others to follow today.
The Defining Characteristics of High-Performing Teams Having engaged and energised employees that work as part of a high-performing team creates incredible value for businesses. High performing teams execute more quickly, make better decisions, solve more complex problems, and do more to enhance creativity and build skills than an individual can. This results in an effective […]
Whether you’re looking for your first job as a Business Analyst, want to grow in your career, or have chosen to shift trajectory and make a career change, being able to highlight your qualifications and skills will help you stand out in your interview. In this article, we will take a look at some of […]
Business Analysts play an important role in helping businesses become the best they can be. Organisations that want to stay ahead in an age of political uncertainty, pandemics, fierce competition, and ever-expanding technology look to Business Analysts for guidance. BAs (Business Analysts) can be found in a wide range of industries and organisations, ranging from […]
People usually interchange leadership with management and manager with leader in their conversations. However, these are two distinct concepts, especially when we consider the roles and behaviours expected of leaders and managers. If an organisation wishes to benefit from both processes, it is vital to understand the differences between leading and managing. Leadership and management […]
You must recognise the signs of bad management if you want to run a high-performing organisation. Poorly performing managers will never be able to lead an organisation to excellence. These are 10 bad management habits and behaviours that no company should tolerate. Bad managers always “have to clean up the mess” Bad managers “clean up […]
Many businesses are making training their staff a part of their regular development plans. Today, your employees don’t just show up to work, do their jobs, and then leave. As employees, they expect to progress professionally with the support of their employer, and they want to be challenged and develop. A business’s productivity, and ultimately […]
Managers can encounter criticism and derision. Employees can portray them as busybodies who do little and expect their staff to do miracles. However, managers are absolutely essential for any successful business. And they are becoming more relevant as the world transitions to a remote workforce. A team can stumble along without an efficient manager when […]
Advances in technology, globalisation, and trade liberalisation have changed the roles of state actors in today’s competitive business environment. Consumer lifestyles and preferences have become more convergent and country borders have opened up, so the competitive environment is more dynamic. These forces produce intense competition among nations and firms, regardless of size and location. Due […]