Are you falling for the Motivation trap?
The Motivation Trap by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions Why motivation alone is not enough, you need more… Imagine what would happen if your favorite football team took the field and the...
View ArticleThe Art of Effective Delegation
The Art of Effective Delegation A 5-step process by which to effectively delegate and manage delegated work. by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions Delegating effectively allows managers and...
View ArticleDo You Have a Leadership Team or a Leadership Committee?
Do You Have a Leadership Team or a Leadership Committee? The differences and the impacts of leadership by team and by committees. by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions Many CEOs and senior...
View ArticleEfficiency vs Effectiveness
Efficiency vs Effectiveness Which would you rather be – efficient or effective? by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions The focus for many businesses today is on the short-run, getting more for...
View ArticleHow To Manage Those Delegated To
How to Manage Those Delegated To by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions This looks at how to assess what are the best ways to manage those doing delegated work. This follows on from a previous...
View ArticleThe Trials of Leadership Styles
The Trials of Leadership Styles by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions Adapting your leadership style for effective results – balancing task- and people-oriented leadership. When organizing a...
View ArticleStop-Start-Continue for Individual and Team Growth
Stop-Start-Continue – 3 Steps for Individual & Team Growth by Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions 3 Steps to Develop You and Your Team – Raise Performance, Achieve Outcomes. How often do...
View ArticleThe Leadership/Management Matrix Tool
Leadership and management may complement each other, but they are very different So which is more important, management or leadership? This is not the right question to ask, rather the question to ask...
View ArticleNetwork Effects & the Collaboration Curve
Building a stronger business through network effects & collaboration Network effects are becoming increasingly important for businesses; especially those involved in technology, as by...
View ArticleA Tool for Productive Meetings – Progress, Plans, Problems (PPP)
Getting the most out of your meetings, not meetings taking the most from you What percentage of your time at work do you spend in meetings? If you’re a middle manager, it’s likely about 35% of your...
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