The story of Don Quixote, a 400-year-old novel about an aging knight who refuses to give up on his ideals, has inspired countless people to pursue their dreams with resilience, even in the face of failure. Recently, this tale gained new meaning for me through SEVENTEEN, a K-pop group known not only for their music…
Team conflicts can significantly impact productivity and morale. However, the right approach can prevent or resolve many of these conflicts quickly. Here are five effective strategies to help you avoid team conflicts in work management. #1 Establish Clear Communication Channels One of the primary sources of team conflict is miscommunication. To mitigate this: Set up…
Let’s face it: money matters can be a real headache. But did you know that understanding your finances isn’t just about keeping your bank account healthy? It turns out it’s also crucial for your mental well-being. These days, when we’re juggling student loans, mortgages, and everything in between, getting a grip on our finances is…
Peter Drucker once famously said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” This powerful statement underscores the critical role that organizational culture plays in the success of any business. Yet, many leaders, especially those who have risen through the ranks due to their technical expertise or individual performance, often overlook the importance of culture building. I have…
Historically, disciplinary action in the workplace was viewed as a means to punish and control employees who broke established rules and regulations. However, as companies have begun to recognize the importance of creating a positive and productive work environment for their employees, this approach to discipline has become increasingly outdated. As a result, there has…
Coaching is a valuable talent development skill. Anyone who possesses this skill can help others enhance their capacity to perform, address personal and professional hindrances, and help facilitate the development of others, potentials. Developing one’s coaching skills is one of the most important investments one can make in strengthening one’s leadership capabilities. Despite all the…
Let ExeQserve Help You Bring Your L&D Strategy to a Higher Level! The Challenges of Outsourcing Training Several challenges hinder the effectiveness of training interventions: The relevance of content to learners’ jobs – Many training participants complain especially about off-the-shelf courses because they find it difficult to contextualize the content in their work setup. Learner…
In this post, I wish to share my thoughts on three things; indicators that one is coachable, the value of coachability and how to be coachable. Are you Coachable? Let me start with what I think are indicators of one’s coachability. Try to answer the following questions: Are you actively seeking to improve your performance…
This article is an excerpt from the book I wrote, The Performance Management Toolkit. This describes the inspiration behind the e-book. It also describes the roles played by HR, Line Managers, and employees in using the system to improve performance. Companies use the term Performance Management a lot. When you look at how they practice…
By: Boom San Agustin If you’re an old hand at selling, like me, I’m sure you’re familiar with the Feature-Attribute-Benefit (FAB) tool (more popularly known as the FAB Analysis). However, sometimes frustratingly, many of the younger sales people I’ve been training had no idea what FAB was. So, here’s a short explainer before I get…