How do you deal with backstabbers?

It can be very hurtful and frustrating to realize that someone you trusted or cared about has betrayed you, especially if it happens repeatedly. You may feel angry, sad, confused, or even guilty for letting them do it. You may wonder how to cope with the situation and whether you should forgive them or cut them off. It is absolutely normal and valid to feel hurt and angry when someone betrays you. Don't try to suppress or deny your emotions, as...

Predictive vs Adaptive Project Management

If you are a project manager, you might have wondered which approach is better for your projects: predictive or adaptive. Predictive project management is based on planning the whole project in advance, defining the scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements, and executing the plan with minimal changes. Adaptive project management is based on embracing change and uncertainty, delivering value in small increments, and adapting to feedback...

Business Acumen

Business Acumen is a comprehensive portfolio of hard and soft skills, knowledge, and insights into various aspects of strategy, business planning, finance and operations that increase your overall business literacy and enable you to leverage the learned talent cultivated over time to add value to the organization that employs you. Through this Business Acumen workshop you will improve your judgment and decisiveness skills. You will be able to...

Managing the Virtual Workplace

The future of work is no longer an abstract concept. What once seemed a distant possibility has abruptly turned into an everyday reality for most businesses globally, courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. With most employees now forced to carry out their jobs remotely amid lockdowns, companies across all industries are starting a new modus operandi – one called remote working for everyone. Virtual workers and virtual teams are now an essential...

Tough Topics: Talking to Employees about Personal Hygiene

As a manager, you’re probably used to dealing with many tough situations. But conversations about an employee’s personal appearance are a whole different ball game. It’s something that we often avoid talking about, or worse, make light of. This one-day workshop has two major themes: a framework for having tough conversations and some common tough conversations that come up. You’ll walk away prepared for any kind of challenging...