Teams are complex. They are made up of individuals that each have their own story, their unique background, their values, motivators and drivers. Most teams have specific issues, and managing effective teams can be difficult. To build an effective team, a manager should be aware of the most common problems in a team. Patrick Lencioni …
Are you ready to communicate with impact? Let’s explore how you can use emotional intelligence to do so. Effective Communication Daniel Goleman defines impactful communication as an effective give and take. It is an exchange between two or more people who are equally able to contribute to the conversation. It’s the ability to clearly state …
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What does it mean to be a courageous leader? Brené Brown defines a courageous leader as someone who leans into difficult conversations, who shows up with vulnerability and does not hide, even if things are uncertain and challenging. Vulnerability is about stepping up, even if we make mistakes, owning up to our mistakes, asking for …
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Is your remote team facing burnout? This year has provided many challenges for managers and teams. Everyone had to adapt to working remotely quickly. And here in Melbourne, it looks like teams will continue to work from home well into next year. It is an important time for leadership tips to support your remote teams. …
Everyone has bias It is time to challenge your unconscious bias. Have you ever met someone and directly felt like they could become your new best friend? Have you ever made assumptions and formed an opinion about people just based on a photograph or stories you heard? Do you trust your gut feeling when you …
It’s the time of year again – many managers and individuals will be thinking about the annual performance reviews right now. Either they are in the process of finishing up last year’s review or setting out to plan the objectives. But let me share with you more about effective performance reviews. When I talk to …
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Anne Koopmann is a Cologne-based leadership coach and team development consultant helping STEM organisations and leaders to build diverse, human-centred cultures.
The name and tagline of my business, “Lead like YOU!” is all about embracing everyone’s uniqueness, celebrating your team’s diversity, creating a feeling of belonging and driving equity in this world.
I welcome people of every gender, age, race, sexuality, cultural background and ability.
I am committed to leading difficult conversations about diversity & inclusion and to speaking up and challenging others. I am determined to learn and educate myself to do better every day continuously.
