Belbin and Listening Styles

Belbin and Listening Styles

Listening is key to effective communication. In teams, failing to listen to one another is a common cause of conflict and other difficulties.  Team and group settings place different demands on the listener, because we are not responding directly to the speaker,...
Suitability – the elusive ‘fit’

Suitability – the elusive ‘fit’

Gone are the days when you hired someone just on their shiny CV packed with technical skills and job experiences (eligibility). Now, the spotlight is equally, if not more, on what the team needs in terms of a complement to how the work is done and ability to work...
How to fix a culture of busyness

How to fix a culture of busyness

How to fix a culture of busyness In a culture of busyness, there is a constant state of urgency. The implicit assumption is that high levels of activity equate to high productivity. Busyness itself becomes a status symbol – something to be admired – which leads to...