LeadershipHQ Magazine February 2015 1st Edition

LEADERSHIP FOCUSES FOR 2015 The New Year is a time for reflection and reviewing the strategies that worked (and didn’t work) for the past year. We should use this time wisely to consider altering processes to increase productivity and employee interaction, with the always present client in mind. To assist, take a look at these 10 Leadership Focuses for 2015, simple to implement suggestions for increasing internal and external buy in of practices to strengthen your organisation from within. BUCK THE STATUS QUO Start by dedicating your company to being the leader in experimentation and innovation. Remaining with a process simply because it works will leave you behind when others are moving onward. Look for fresh approaches to stay on top of the game. your projects. This sets a tone of openness that fosters trust and confidence in your skills as a leader. READ, READ, READ Stay abreast of current trends in your industry by reading everything you can get your hands on. A good habit to get into is using social media to share your reading lists with employees and clients, as this lets you explore the possibilities your reading list suggests and encourages feedback in discussion. Read this amazing e-magazine and subscribe to our newsletter! DRIVE CHANGE Make an effort to step away from the conference room table when trying to effect change. Change is something that comes from personal interaction on a oneon-one basis. Meetings are for information sharing. MANAGING TIME The most culpable waste of time is being bogged down in organised work lists. Make a conscious decision to spend less than 50% of your time as a manager working ‘to do’ lists, and the remainder of the time interacting with employees and work flow in unscheduled time. This will bring a fresh approach to your style, and make you more accessible for client and employee needs. OPEN COMMUNICATION Keep employees, peers, and superiors informed during CREATIVE THINKING Otherwise known as focused daydreaming at your 6 | © LeadershipHQ 2015

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