Merydith Willoughby Articles
You need one, I need one: we all need a break - Click To Read Article
In the current economic climate the mantra is to work harder and harder. This is a global phenomenon and we are told it regularly. There is no time for a break; you just have to keep pushing yourself. Everyone else is doing it - so of course you must follow suit. It's expected that this behavior will impact on productivity in all the right ways and that the organisation will go from strength-to-strength. Those in leadership are not immune from this pressure. It is not only difficult to continue to work harder and harder, it is impossible because there comes a point when the bone has no more meat on it. While sustainable for awhile, over time issues start to emerge. Pressured, exhausted leaders can experience a loss of confidence, self esteem, lack of clarity and mental and/or physical health issues can appear...
The importance of quality planning - Click To Read Article
When leaders are busy, they tend to rush from one thing to the other. They think they are too busy to plan. What this does is exacerbate the problem; rather than helping them to be more productive, it increases stress, anxiety and does not equate to increased business performance.
New to the job - Click To Read Article
This article has been written to assist new-leaders of local government. However, the information is just as useful for anyone who has moved into a management role. Rules and regulations change from state to state and country to country but one thing doesn't change: you have to know how to fit-in with your new group and how to manage constituents or employees.
One small step for you: One giant leap for your Organization - Click To Read Article
Times are tough in the business world; very tough in some countries. Regular reports indicate that this is the worst Global Financial Crisis we’ve experienced since WW11. It has made leaders stop and rethink the way they have been doing things. It has made them reevaluate their systems and processes in order to ascertain just how successful they really are. Performance Development Programs (PDP’s) are one way that your organization can improve workplace productivity. Implementing new systems and processes is laborious at first; however setting up and using PDP’s is essential if you are serious about increasing business productivity. They don’t have to be complicated, in fact the simpler the better. When done properly they are a valuable resource for not only you but for your employees as well.
Keep your eye on the ball - Click To Read Article
It's very difficult to stay focused when there is so much to do. You have a list, a commitment to doing what is necessary to achieve the organizational goals but there is so much to distract you.
You start the morning with good intentions and check the email. You've got your list to follow and then you find that there are things that are very important - it's only 8.00am in the morning and you have already let your daily list slide...
Interviews or interrogations? - Click To Read Article
Interviews are part of an organization's landscape yet from research it seems that many could be handled much better. It is one thing to be interviewing people, yet another to be interviewed. We need to be on both sides of the table in order to assess their effectiveness.
Delicate balance between a career and baby - Click To Read Article
Having a career and a family can be difficult to manage and it is not uncommon for women to leave it too-late. We need to educate women and men that there is a right time to have children if they want the best chance to conceive naturally.
Five Leadership How-Tos for Recession Survival - Click To Read Article
We're in the midst of the worst economic crisis in decades, and many people in leadership positions haven't seen anything like it before. As an executive coach, I know that leaders often make decisions out of fear of what could happen instead of crafting a plan to ensure that everyone stays on track through the bad times. Surviving a recession can feel a bit like sailing without sails, so here are a few tips to help you stop, think and weather the crisis.
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