Being a good project manager and a team leader isn’t always the same thing. Some people prefer having a more professional relationship with their colleagues, while others prefer to level the playing field. This is where the term “subleader” comes to mind as a way of bridging that gap. What

Managing remote teams, I’ve encountered many of the classic pitfalls of remote work. I know just how frustrating and counterproductive remote work can be, just as much as I’ve enjoyed the benefits it’s brought to my life. As a remote teams manager or prospective remote manager, you’ve probably had the

The expression “There is no “I” in the team” is often repeated in the workplace. I have lost count of how many workplaces I have visited where some variation of this saying is found on a motivational poster hanging on a wall. Recently in a meeting with a well-known global

Leadership is power and leaders are often viewed in a number of wildly differing ways. Sometimes the very definition that leadership is power seems to arch achingly from one set of values to another entirely, depending on whom you speak to, what position they’re in, and what kind of leaders

As a leader, are you delegating or abdicating? Would you say you are delegating work effectively or are you just getting it off your desk and letting your colleagues take the ‘rap’ if it goes wrong? If you are interested in learning the leadership skills needed for increasing the capacity

Being promoted to the leadership team, you may feel overwhelmed or even anxious about your role. Being on the leadership team entails a myriad of duties, responsibilities, and commitments. So it is important for you to have a command of the inner workings of your organization and the team who

Self-belief, optimism, and confidence, with the aim to motivate others, are the traits that build a great leader. The right education and qualifications are advantageous for management training schemes. However, the right skills and attitude are often required to succeed. With education, you gain the knowledge to understand management. But

The prevalence of agile working, a digital nomadic lifestyle, and flexible working environments, have increased over recent years. And that trend is set to continue. While this growth may be primarily spurred by technological improvements that allow the changes in the first place, companies and individuals alike are realizing the

A high-performance team working under your name without any hassle seems ideal for any leader. The last thing you want in your professional life is to work with people who are alive but ‘dead’ on the job. We are engulfed with a mix of people who may or may not

You have put in the time, developed impressive leadership skills, and demonstrated unmatched prowess in your field. You got the job. Congratulations, and welcome to your new team. Now what? This article will provide a few back-to-basics tips to implement within the first 90 days of managing a new team