As a leader, you often have to engage in difficult conversations. It can feel tempting to avoid the conversation and wait for things to pass. This does not lead to any resolution and can cause more issues in the future. So how do you handle difficult conversations in the workplace? Avoiding these conversations can have …
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A positive workplace culture at its core is an environment where team members really enjoy coming to work. A place that provides inspiration, creativity and team members are engaged in their roles. Everyone is contributing towards a similar goal and are in the business to make a difference. What does a positive workplace culture look …
Imagine working in a team where everyone knows what they are good at. Where everyone is super clear about their role and responsibilities and these align perfectly with their strengths. A team that doesn’t focus on weaknesses and everyone has a clearer understanding of each individual. A strengths-based team is one that celebrates natural talents. …
So 2020/2021, what a time. We had to deal with concerns about jobs or finances. We had to deal with lockdown and isolation, kids home from school childcare closed, and a lot of different challenges along the way. Resilience is the keyword in all this. Resilience for leaders and how the 7Cs of resilience can …
Teams need great managers, now more than ever. But managing a team is challenging. Not only do managers (like you) have to ensure productivity and outcomes in a short time, but you also have to manage your team’s dynamic, engagements and motivation. The most important thing as a manager is to learn to utilise your own strengths …
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Change is part of our world and any organisation. It is not easy to adapt to change sometimes. But if you focus on the basic needs of your team through that time, you will be able to bring them along the journey with you. In this article, I will share 4 tips to lead your …
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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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. …
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 my …
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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.
