50 ways to be a great manager

50 ways to be a great manager

Two of my recent posts focused on bad managers and some of their appalling behaviours. I thought it timely to offer a counterpoint. Given how readily readers provided me with what bad management behaviour looks like, what does management look like when it’s done...

Advice to my 21 year-old self

In my last post, I shared 7 ways LinkedIn has helped me to develop my profile and connections. One my LinkedIn connections is the fabulous Mel Stanley. Mel is currently writing a book and developing a practical toolkit, helping the next generation of female leaders...

The top 3 reasons why women are revolting

Why is it that so many mid-life women are leaving companies in droves? While the economy is crying out for exactly the kinds of expertise and skills women have and employers say they want, women are voting with their feet. Dr Lucy Ryan’s recently published book ...

Why we remain so far from workplace equity

Between October 2022 to January 2023, Deloitte Global surveyed 5,000 women in 10 countries to find out more about their experiences in the workplace. The result? A report, Women @ Work 2023: A Global Outlook. The findings are a sobering reminder of the significant...