Contemporary pressures and challenges have caused "narrow-minded" thinking among many business leaders, but according to neuroscience specialists, practising a new four-step technique leads to clearer thinking, and more creative problem solving.
Employers can spend "vast amounts" of time and resources developing their strategy, culture and values, but without leaders who can communicate these things in a real, authentic way, their efforts will fail, says leadership coach Gabrielle Dolan.
Many leaders find it hard enough to generate their own "Eureka" moments, let alone help others to, but according to experts Gary Lear and Ross Blaikie, there are many ways leaders can develop and encourage insightful thinking.
Employers that "develop" their leaders by throwing them in the deep end, or wait until vacancies arise before approaching potential replacements, risk putting them off altogether, warns frontline leadership expert Karen Schmidt.
The adage that you have to 'get the right people on the bus' overlooks the fact that leaders are usually the problem when business performance takes a wrong turn, says Conscious Capitalism Institute co-founder Raj Sisodia.
Twelve development mistakes commonly prevent frontline leaders from reaching their full potential. Watch this webcast to learn what they are so you can avoid them.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
