In an ideal world, everyone in a team does what we ask them to, by the scheduled deadline, and to the quality that does not need any corrections or improvements. …
What to do in the first 30 days as a new team leader
“Oh my gosh, this all feels mildly overwhelming, where do I even start?” When you start in a new role, and particularly the role of a team lead, the common …
The art of having difficult conversations – part 2
Welcome Learning Leaders. We are exploring the topic and art of having difficult conversations. In the previous post, we covered the preparation to a conversation that may not be the …
Why are we here – defining your Team’s purpose
This is a big question, isn’t it? The ‘Why are we here?’ one. While we could get into a philosophical debate of meanings of life, here we’ll focus on the …
M is for Multi – building a great Team
There is a lot to building a great Team. We have broken down the TEAM into T for Trust, E for Enthusiasm, and A for Acceptance. Let’s look at M …
Why 121 sessions with your team members are necessary
It may be tempting to skip organising 121 sessions, but don’t do it. Regular 121 catch ups with your team members are important and necessary. Why? Think back to good …
Help! I’m new to being a team leader!
Deep breath – you’ve got this! First of all, congratulations on being in the role of a team leader. It’s quite a responsibility, and you’re one of the ones that …