Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all our readers.  We thank you for your business and look forward  to working again with you in the new year.

Watch this space for further updates.  Shortly we will be releasing our calendar of Professional development workshops  to be held throughout the Sydney metropolitan area commencing from February 2014.  Workshops will be held in the areas of work health and safety, leadership, management, mentoring, business networking, presentation skills and many other areas. 

Further details will be placed here when they become available.  Updates will also be on our Facebook page.

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If you require customised training or business solutions for your business, please don't hesitate to email info@leadershipmanagementsolutions.com.au

Who is a Leader?

This question on the surface appears to be an easy question, however the reality is complex.

People in certain roles are leaders, whether they’ve studied for the role, like a doctor, lawyer, teacher or minister… were elected to the role, such as an MP, mayor, Senator or Prime Minister... or worked up the through the organisation such as a supervisor, General Manager, Vice President or CEO.

You can ask most anyone the question “Who is a leader?” and those are the kinds of answers they will give you.
They are right, of course.  But they are only partially right.
Leaders aren’t leaders because of a job title. 
Leaders are leaders because they lead.
Which takes me back to my previous question – “Are people born leaders?” Yes they are. But it isn’t just a few that have been hand picked by our Creator or random genetics.
We have all been picked – genetics has selected us all.
We were all born to lead, in our own way.

We may not be the Chairman of the Board.  We may not be the person on the stage. 
We may not lead with oratory or flair.
We may lead by compassion. 
We may lead by example.
We all can lead.

We all have the ability to be remarkable leaders. 
Leadership isn’t about position.
Leadership isn’t about power.
Leadership is about potential – your potential.

You are a leader.  Claim and believe this to be true, for it is.  Stake your claim and make a difference in the world around you.  Your opportunities for leadership are endless.  The rewards are boundless.

Where will you lead?

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Are you a Leader?

A leader is a person who sees something that needs to be done, knows that they can help make it happen, and gets started.
A leader sees opportunity and captures it.
A leader sees a future that can be different and better, and helps others see that picture too.
A leader knows they can’t do it alone.
A leader is a coach.
A leader is an encourager.
A leader views change as their ally.
A leader is willing to take risks today for something better tomorrow.
A leader is a learner.
A leader is a communicator.
A leader is a coordinator.
A leader is a listener.
A leader takes a long view – letting their vision keep their daily steps on track.
A leader is passionate.
A leader motivates and inspires.
A leader values results.
A leader cares about more than results though; she cares about those who are following her lead.
A leader makes a difference in the lives of others.
A leader is all of these things and much more.


Discover your leadership potential. 

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Why does Leadership matter?

Parents universally hope that their children develop leadership qualities.  They know that leaders are people who are effective in what they do, are respected by others, and typically rewarded for those skills in a variety of ways.  It is in these formative years that, through our parents, we first see leadership as desirable and important.

As young people we look up to people around us that motivate and listen to us; people that seem like “real-life” heroes.  We consider these people leaders.

As we grow we begin to relate leaders to their jobs – ministers, teachers, police officers.  And later General Managers, corporate business partners and CEO’s . . .

As adults all of these thoughts and experiences define why we think leaders have desirable traits and play roles we admire (and why we desire these things for our children).

All of these experiences and thoughts help us define why leadership matters – it matters because leaders make a difference and can shape the future.  It matters because leaders are valued and valuable.  In everyone’s mind leadership, especially when it is good, matters.

Would you like to see how we can develop your leadership potential?

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Welcome

Welcome to Leadership and Management Solutions.  We are an Australian Company with our key focus being your business success.  We provide customised leadership and management solutions for your business locally, nationally and globally.  By way of introduction, I'd like to ask you the following questions:

1) How far does your company plan ahead?  In today's fast paced business environment, have you considered what your company will be doing in a decade?

2) How do you anticipate your business and customer needs to change in the future?  What challenges can you forsee?  Will these challenges open up new opportunities for your business?

3) What solutions do you have in place for your business?  What solutions do you have in place for next year or several years from now?  What strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats does your business face?

4) What obstacles is your business facing? 

5) What is the core focus of your business?  Although this may sound strange, your core focus will affect your decision making and risk taking.

6) What do your customers expect from you?  What solutions do you have currently for meeting and exceeding customer expectations?

7) How do you develop staff capability within your organisation?  Are there potential gaps between actual and expected performance?  Do you need a customised staff development solution for legal compliance?  

If you would like some assistance with any of these issues, please contact us.  We would be delighted to partner with you to develop a customised solution for your business.

Website:
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Bridging the performance gap

Do you have underperforming employees?  Underperformance can be linked to several factors. What is the cause of underperformance? There are many possibilities.  Sometimes a performance gap may be due to employee attitudinal factors, organisational culture factors or it may be a skills deficiency.

A "performance gap" exists when the actual performance on a KPI is below the planned or expected level of performance. Examples of KPIs include return on investment (ROI), product or service quality, and extent of customer satisfaction.

Central to the concept of bridging the performance gap is identification of the divide between actual performance and expected performance standards. Performance management is a process for developing a shared workforce understanding regarding the objectives to be achieved at the organisational level.  Effective performance management centres on aligning the organisational objectives with the employee's agreed measures, skills, competency requirements, development plan and delivery of results.  In performance management, the focus is on improvement in order to achieve the overall business strategy and to create a high performing workforce.

Would you like to know how we can assist you in creating a high performance business?  Please visit our website.

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Effective delegation: A key component of leadership

You've made an unusual discovery - there's not enough time left at the end of the day. The bottom line of course, is your list of important things to do never gets smaller. In any company, the CEO's to-do list has the potential to grow infinitely.

What's a senior executive to do?

You have doubtlessly concluded your next level of company performance requires a managerial change. And hopefully, you have realized the changes necessary are with you. As CEO (or, on a divisional or departmental level - senior executive) your jobs include holding the vision; inspiring your senior management and your staff; fostering key relationships with customers, vendors, investors and the public, etc.

You now need to let go of some cherished things like product design, hiring, perhaps day-to-day sales - many things you handled in the past, often out of necessity - and focus yourself on your role as CEO. What about all these things you used to do? Delegate them. Assign the job to someone else.

There are five components to successful delegation.

1. Give the job to someone who can get it done.
2. Communicate precise conditions of satisfaction.
3. Work out a plan.
4. Build accountability.
5. Get employee buy in.

Often timeframes are dictated by external circumstances. Still, your employee must sign on for the task at hand. If you say, "This must be done by next Tuesday," they have to agree that it is possible. Ask instead. "Can you have this by Tuesday?" To you this may seem a bit remedial, but the step is often overlooked. Whenever possible, have your delegate set the timeline and create the plan. You need only provide guidance and sign off.   If you skip any one of the above steps, you dramatically reduce the likelihood things will turn out the way you want them to. On the other hand, if you rigorously follow the steps, you greatly increase the odds in your favour. Isn't this more work than doing it myself, you ask. No - it isn't.

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