More
than a few years have past since the last issue of this newsletter. So -
a new leaf, a new resolution, and a fresh approach. Some of you have
mentioned navigating the soft side of organisation life is one of your
challenges. This Newsletter is to share with you some of the things I
have discovered that assist in developing, building and maintaining
relationships.
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This thing called change....
Organisation
'change' can achieve outstanding results, or it can create chaos with
results not reflecting the original purpose. Where change is well led
with a focus on relationships, achieving the desired results is more
likely. Only by refreshing and rebuilding relationships between managers
and staff, amongst staff, and how business groups relate internally and
with customers can the new change be effective. New directions,
new expectations and fresh approaches can be implemented, with
people more likely to give their best efforts and contribute to making
the difference. Read more
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Spontaneity and leadership
One of the roles
of a leader is to create unity of direction with people who have
different views. Ideally, a leader's decision will produce greater
cohesion and direction and less fragmentation. Decisions made when a
leader is using coping or defensive behaviour tend to be reactive, have
little flexibility and rarely contribute to social cohesion or progress.
When decision-making enhances social cohesion, more often than not,
those involved have worked with spontaneity. Spontaneity, a life-giving
state of being, is essential for creativity and innovation.
There are at least five criteria underpinning spontaneity; the decision or action: Read more
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 Engaging with others....books and resources
For
those of you interested in what motivates people I am including here
several books I've recently come across, reflecting the theme of engaging with others. Read more
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