Recent TRG blog posts

Have you ever pondered upon the thought: “What makes a great leader?” Some of us are naturally born leaders, while others might not do as great.

In a world of constant change, the importance of leadership in business success is among a few things that will always hold true.  What may evolve, however, are how effective leadership is defined and which competencies of leaders and managers matter the most.

Organisations nowadays have to keep themselves afloat with the ever-changing pace of the business world. The shifting movement is going towards a more collaborating, innovating and team-based way of operating. As a result, top leaders need to take a more open approach in the workplace in which each and every member of the team engages and contributes to the overall success.

Improving your leadership skills has many benefits, from better performance to reducing the pressure on the leader’s shoulders. Most important, effective leadership can help you to engage and retain skilled employees.

Whether you're a CEO or a mid-level manager, it is important to have an accurate picture of your leadership skills. This includes personal leadership skills, such as organisation and time management, as well as higher-level skills including delegation, communication, vision and empowerment of others.

Leadership at its core is still about mobilising people in an organisation around common goals in order to achieve impactful results. Its foundation boils down to the basic skills used by any leader in any organisation. 

It's easy to lead when things are going well. It's only when adversity strikes that great leaders shine. In this turbulent time, how can you step up your leadership game? Master these 7 leadership traits to better navigate the white water of the business-as-unusual post-COVID world. 

During the implementation of OKR (Objectives and Key Results) in your company, it is crucial the framework is well-maintained and consistently integrated into the company culture. Therefore, every company adopting OKRs should have OKR champions whose primary responsibility is to advocating for a successful OKR implementation.

Feedforward, a concept introduced by business educator and coach Marshall Goldsmith, is rapidly gaining traction, and for good reason. Properly used, feedforward can help create a better workplace by aiding individuals in moving beyond the invisible barriers that hinder their productivity and performance.

Getting coached today is no longer associated with the stigma "there must be something broken. Why else are you hiring a coach?"