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 […]
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 […]
Leadership tips – sack the judge, prioritise your life, spot and stop manipulators
Welcome to 2015 Welcome to 2015 from Catherine Day and Associates! Our mission this year is to inspire you to achieve your goals by directing you to useful, practical articles and leadership tips, as well as providing insights through our work with others . This time of year fills us with resolutions about what we […]
Trends in learning and development and the not-for-profit sector
Reflections 2014 The holidays are always a good time to reflect on the year’s highs, lows and learning. Here at CDA we agree that this has been a truly satisfying and rewarding year, working with organisations and individuals of immense talent and integrity. As always working with great people provides a natural environment for mutual learning […]