We have selected for you a list of interesting films and books to take a step back from the world of work, leadership and management.…
Amélie Nothomb's novel Stupeurs et tremblements is a great example of how management styles can differ from Europe to Asia! Indeed, the way employees deal with emotions, conflict, time, hierarchy, and communication is always very different from one country to another.…
So, how do you disconnect when you are on holiday? How do you create the right headspace for yourself? Here are four tips to help you disconnect and recharge while on holidays and successfully return to work after your break.…
Communicating, whose etymology derives from the Greek word "to put in common", is one of the main missions of the manager. Communicating the good news, but also the bad news, such as budget cuts, saying no to a promotion, bad results, etc.…
If you want something done, do it yourself: we grow up with this idea that it’s often better to do things on our own. Is this why we find it so difficult to delegate? We can be afraid of losing time or influence, of being seen as lazy, or that the work will be done badly.…
We learn to manage our team (also called managing down), but we never really learn how to manage our manager (also known as managing up). However, we are all being managed at some point, and the employee is "50% responsible for the nature of the relationship with his manager"…
More than 40% of French people say they experience intense stress in the course of their work. They are two sides to stress: “good stress” and bad stress. How to better manage stress at work? How to turn bad stress into positive energy?…
The best kept secret of great managers? They listen actively to their teams. However there is a big difference between hearing and listening. Learn how to listen to your team and communicate better.…
Saying no at work is not easy. Yet a well-justified “no” is better than a counterproductive “yes”. Discover our tips to learn how to say no so that you can remain focused on your work and know your limits.…
A difficult team member can threaten the way an entire team works. The manager should neither downplay the situation nor over-dramatize the problem and mus act quickly. So, how do you react to an employee who might undermine your team's motivation?…
Having clear goals is essential: it's what motivates us on the day-to-day. Yet a poorly defined or inconsistent objective is sometimes even worse than having no goals at all! Learn how the set SMART objectives and achieve them.…
Remote work has enabled a number of teams to gain in flexibility and efficiency. Yet remote work can also be a source of stress and isolation. Our practical tips for remote managers.…
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