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How to Be a Better Leader – Say Goodbye to These 3 Management Habits

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on August 21, 2019 with No Comments

There’s no denying that there’s been a change, an evolution, in the business world – especially when it comes to the relationship between an organization and its employees. As employees’ needs, values and expectations shift, employers are increasingly recognizing that they must adapt to the modern workforce if they’re going to attract and retain top-quality employees. One element of that adaptation is welcoming opportunities to help each manager be a better leader. Why Leadership Styles & Management Habits Matter We … Read More

4 Core Employee Needs & Their Role in Employee Engagement

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on June 26, 2019 with No Comments

It’s probably safe to say that most business leaders understand (at least anecdotally) that there’s a direct link between employee engagement, individual productivity and the company’s overall success. Strategies for increasing employee engagement attempt to bridge the gaps between these three elements, so your employees become more invested and fulfilled, your teams achieve their goals more consistently and your company delivers more efficiently on its promises. In their 2017 State of the American Workplace report, Gallup estimated that only 33% … Read More

Simplify Employee Reviews: 6 Steps for Effectively Tracking Performance

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on May 8, 2019 with No Comments

Despite the growing push towards using on-going coaching conversations to promote a more engaged workforce, annual or semi-annual employee reviews continue to be a key tool for many organizations who aren’t ready to make the transition. Preparation for this formal process often feels tedious, and both managers and employees often find the resulting discussion to be uncomfortable. But it doesn’t have to be! Most often, preparing for employee reviews feels tedious because most of us don’t have a record of … Read More

The Coaching Mindset: 5 Steps for Becoming a Highly Effective Manager

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on May 1, 2019 with 2 Comments

The most critical function of your company’s management team is to help employees and staff strategically navigate the workload – systematically completing tasks and achieving goals. That means that your organization’s success is largely dependent on each manager’s ability to maximize the productivity of their subordinates. By teaching supervisors about the difference between a managing versus coaching methodology and embracing a “coaching mindset” throughout your organization, you’ll find that you’re not only building a team of highly effective managers, but … Read More

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