Whitepapers

The Agile management revolution is transforming the world of work. It took off in software development in 2001 and is now spreading rapidly, under various labels, to all parts and all kinds of organizations, including the five largest and fastest-growing firms on the planet. It is truly a Copernican revolution in management. As Professor Julian Birkinshaw declared in…

Cultivating a positive workplace culture is worth more than you might think.   In addition to being accountable for financial success, business leaders are responsible for the culture they create, the people they have and the motivation levels across their teams. More often than not, they go hand-in-hand. Financial results are a true consequence of the individual activities that happen…

‘We are simply talking about your cop-on: your ability to handle yourself, handle others and handle what’s happening around you’   “There’s nothing worse than when you’re not feeling great and someone says, ‘just think positively’,” says Alan Lyons, author, psychologist and managing partner of KinchLyons. “Because that’s…

The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million people, and we’ve found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in control. If you've followed my work, you’ve read some startling research…

What does success mean to you? For many of us, success at work used to mean a cushy six-figure salary, a fancy job title and a corner office. The goal was to climb the corporate ladder and lie low until you collect your retirement benefits. These days, employees can’t count on a “job for life.” Few companies promise job security and generous benefits packages. Employees don’t…