Power • Influence • Impact
Most people at a middle or senior level in large organisations have at least two bosses, usually dubbed the solid and dotted-line bosses' — the classic matrix structure. Often, these bosses are conspicuous by their absence — tied up on other pressing projects and...
Having sifted through hundreds of responses and comments over the last few weeks, I am now able to reveal the top ten things that annoy people about their boss. You can use this list as a boss, to score yourself, do some self-reflection and perhaps, begin to mend your...
Whenever you come into contact with others, be that by email, telephone or in person, you will be making an impression. Trouble is, what impression are you making? The Personal Branding Idea Detailed Personal Brand Development [MM_Member_Decision...
Few things are possible in large or complex organisations without buy-in from stakeholders. To get that buy-in, you have to engage them. So, you diligently reach out to them to bring them up to speed, get their input and elicit their support for your initiative....
Although originally stimulated by the CIO Legacy Report, this guide will be of value to any CXO, or aspirant CXO in need of boosting their capability to influence stakeholders, especially internal stakeholders. Right now, I don't intend to address the critical need...
If you want to make it big in your organisation, especially if it is a really busy place, you've got your work cut out. The competition is intense. Hundreds, if not thousands, of ambitious and talented people all jockeying for position. Trying to get their voice...