Creativity and resourcefulness are important for solving problems and growing. To stay ahead, businesses must think inside and outside the box. One way to encourage new ideas is by using reverse brainstorming, a technique that challenges the norm by asking participants to think of ways to make a problem worse and then flipping those ideas into…
Many companies spend a lot of money on team-building events, hoping these will make their teams work better. These events often have fun activities, deep talks, and moments where people feel they understand teamwork better. But when they go back to work, they often find nothing has changed. Why? Because the leaders haven’t changed. Leaders…
Who is tired of attending those so-called team building events? Team building is not just a series of fun activities or parlor games; it is a serious culture-building intervention that requires careful planning, skilled facilitation, and a commitment to long-term organizational development. Team building can transform workplace culture, enhance collaboration, and drive organizational success when…
As someone whose job entails helping companies and their employees grow, I’ve seen how good communication can make a big difference in how well a company does. Let’s talk about why talking and listening well at work is so important, what happens when we don’t, and how we can make it better. What Happens When…
Over 2 decades, I have conducted dozens of training on leadership and people management. In those times, I have asked training participants about their challenges in delegating. I have listed the 10 most frequent reasons based on what they specifically said or my observation. 1. Lack of Trust in Team Members’ Abilities: Concerns about team…
In my journey through the professional and leadership landscapes of the Philippines, I’ve been deeply immersed in a culture that places significant emphasis on titles and formal respect. This tradition, while rooted in valuing hierarchy and authority, often casts a shadow over the potential for open and genuine communication within teams and organizations. Reflecting on…
The strength of an organization does not solely rely on its financial health or technological advancements but significantly on the cognitive and emotional competencies of its leaders. The hallmark of exceptional leadership transcends traditional management skills, venturing into the realm of self-mastery, learning agility, resilience, and various forms of thinking such as logical, critical, creative,…
As we embrace the possibilities of 2024, ExeQserve, your partner in organizational growth and people empowerment, is excited to share some game-changing plans. Picture this as a journey where we’re all about nurturing leaders, boosting skills, and giving organizational structures a fresh coat of brilliance. Get ready for a whole new chapter in professional growth…
In a significant development for the talent development community in the Philippines, ExeQserve CEO Edwin C. Ebreo has been elected as the President of the Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD). PSTD, known as the country’s premier organization for talent development, boasts a membership of nearly 500, encompassing corporate and individual members, learning and development…
In my role as a Leadership and Management Skills Development Consultant, I frequently encounter the complex question: “Should managers be friends with their team members?” It’s a topic that has sparked much debate in the realms of leadership and management. Before delving deeper, let’s first define what being friends, or friendship, means in this context.…