How do we get there? Strategic Thinking means more than just taking things step by step. It means developing plans and methods of management that helps us engage with problems, establish goals and achieve results.

1. Visionary 2. Coaching 3. Affiliative 4. Democratic 5. Pacesetting 6. Commanding

Leadership skills for managers can be a very important, yet often overlooked subject. In this video I discuss one specific scenario, in which an employee slightly crosses a boundary. I also discuss the consequences of remaining silent as a leader, and also the result of acting early, to diffuse these types of situations. Often times a persons behavior needs to be re-calibrated in order to maintain a healthy and respectful work environment. Early recognition of infractions upon these set boundaries, in my opinion, separate Good Leaders from Great Leaders.

BEST TIPS FOR RUNNING AN EFFECTIVE MEETING // HOW TO RUN AN EFFICIENT MEETING MEETING PREPARATION - Ban update meetings (this is the number one time waster) - Prep documentation in advance - Have a meeting box (have supplies at your finger tips) MEETING - Arrive early to set up the meeting - Use tools so participants know whats expected (Meeting Rules / Time Outs / Parking Lots) - Summarize action items at end of meeting POST MEETING - Send meeting summary within 24 hours of meeting

Belbin’s team roles is a model that is used to identify behavioral strengths and weaknesses in the workplace. Belbin's theory is one that many students will learn when they are studying work skills or employability skills. If you have come across the phrase ‘Belbin’s team roles’ but you are not quite sure what it means then you are in the right place…. in this video I will teach you all about Belbin's team roles and what this means for you.