Solve problems & take decisions
The ability to be decisive and to solve a problem within an appropriate time frame is a core skill for anyone in business. Often decisions need to be taken by a team rather than just one person - the knowledge of a team is usually far greater than the knowledge of just one person. One challenge is how to define the parameters for taking a decision. What factors need to be considered and what risks need to be assessed? Far too often senior people get distracted by detail rather than focusing on the bigger picture.
Feedback- giving and receiving
The most progressive organisations are often those that encourage a free flow of frequent and constructive feedback on performance - both upwards, downwards and sideways. As a senior person in your organisation you are required to achieve results through the efforts of your whole team. To get the best from others they need to know what is expected of them and how they are measuring up against specific goals and/or performance indicators that have been agreed in writing.
Self confidence & positive thinking
Raising self confidence is one of the most common requests that we receive - from Managing Partners and CEOs downwards. Some admit to having a challenge during certain highly specific situations or when working with particular people; others are overwhelmed by a sense inadequacy for much of their working day - just imagine how that impacts on performance. We teach the 'ten secrets of positive thinking' to enable positive outcomes.
Perceptions & slurs - how to deal with them
We used to find it quite surprising how many Directors/Partners complained that they were victims of unfair perceptions of their personality/style. To move forward you can be coached to deal professionally with most types of perception including, for example:
- Controlling style of leadership.
- Arrogant/pompous.
- Too reserved at meetings when senior people are present.
- Lack of 'hunger' or ambition.
- Muddled thinker.
- Too drawn into detail.
- Unrealistic about timescales.
- Risk averse to the point where nothing gets done.
- Unable to say 'no'.
- Uncommunicative with more junior members of the team.
Your new strengths and abilities
- Understanding of your behaviour that has led to a specific perception - and what to do about it.
Did you know?
It's far easier to take control of a perception than to allow it flourish. If you make some changes others are going to change as well.
Who would benefit?
Victims of perception that may be unfair... or fair.
To discuss a current or potential need, contact Robin Johnson at OvationXL
on 0845 260 7700 or