Photo credit – Stephen Gunn Are you experiencing tension at work with an individual or colleague? This can be a very uncomfortable time for all concerned. Some possibilities are: You know the cause and feel unsure how to address it You feel uncomfortable but don’t know what the issue is You see a colleague being […]
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Mentoring – assessing team performance
Analysis tool One of our aims is to provide you with useful tools to aid your mentoring and management processes. This tool, to quickly categorise your team’s performance, is the result of study by Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith, and shows five different types of team that vary in their effectiveness. Working group A working […]
How to choose a mentor
Introduction Mentors come in many shapes and sizes with varied levels of experience. Some may be suitable for you, others not. Some you will be able to achieve rapport with, others may make you feel uncomfortable. When you choose the right mentor, it can be a very uplifting experience and give a lifetime benefit. The […]