Category: Leaders Hill

The balance between closeness and distance: How private should a manager be with their employees?

What it’s all about

The question of the right level of privacy in the relationship between managers and their employees is one of the central challenges of modern management. In times when work cultures are increasingly collaborative and less hierarchical, it is important for managers to find a balance between closeness and professional distance. This article looks at how private a manager should be to promote an effective and respectful working environment and defines clear boundaries between personal and professional.

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TeamPeek: The problems of superficial team assessment by managers

What it’s all about

Teamwork is a key success factor in any business activity. However, when managers only superficially assess (“TeamPeek”) whether their employees are working together as a real team without closer scrutiny, numerous problems automatically arise. Here are the main ones:

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Management: The disadvantages of non-systemic analyses and coaching

What it’s all about

Analyses and coaching are important tools for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of people and organisations. However, if these measures are not systemic in nature, they can have considerable disadvantages. This article highlights the negative effects of such approaches on an individual and organisational level.

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Self-reflection navigator for managers on the quality of meetings

What it’s all about

Meetings are a central part of organisational management and serve as a platform for decision-making, collaboration and strategic planning. For leaders, conducting high quality meetings is critical to ensuring effective communication, engagement and productivity. The Self-Reflection Navigator on Meeting Quality provides a comprehensive guide to self-reflection, structured around the key aspects of meeting effectiveness. By addressing these areas, leaders can identify strengths, uncover areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimise their meeting practices.

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Thinking small versus thinking big: A strategic guide for managers

What it’s all about

In management, success is also determined by the way managers think. Two terms that play a central role in this context are “thinking small” and “thinking big”. These concepts influence not only the strategic direction of an organisation, but also the way in which potential can be activated within a team. This article defines these terms, discusses the risks of thinking small and presents practical approaches for leaders to encourage a more generous and forward-thinking mindset.

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Die fünf häufigsten Fehler von Führungskräften beim Geben von Feedback und ihre negativen Folgen

Worum es geht

Feedback ist ein wesentliches Instrument im Führungsprozess. Professionell eingesetzt dient es nicht nur der Leistungsverbesserung, sondern auch der Motivation und der beruflichen Entwicklung der Mitarbeiter. Ein unprofessioneller Umgang mit diesem Instrument kann aber auch zu Fehlern führen, die mehr schaden als nützen. In diesem Artikel werden die fünf häufigsten Fehler, die von Führungskräften beim Feedback gemacht werden, und deren negative Folgen dargestellt.

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The limits of positive energy as a management tool

What it’s all about

Positive energy in management is often seen as a key to success. It promotes motivation, creativity and commitment in the team. However, this method also has its limits. This article examines where the effectiveness of positive energy as a management tool ends and the challenges that can arise.

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The fine line between agility and actionism in leadership: A detailed analysis

Summary

The article outlines the critical differences between agile leadership, which promotes adaptability and team empowerment, and actionist leadership, characterized by hasty, uncoordinated actions lacking long-term vision, emphasizing the disadvantages of the latter for both managers and employees.

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Why managers often don’t get to the point in employee appraisals

What it’s all about

Employee appraisals are an essential tool in day-to-day management, but many managers find it difficult to conduct these discussions efficiently and purposefully. This often leads to lengthy discussions that are not satisfactory for either the manager or the employee. The reasons for this are complex and lie both in the psychological dynamics of these discussions and in the structural framework conditions of the company.

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