Employee Retention and the Power of the Stay Interviews

employee Retention

Today, an emphasis on retaining talent is critical. Stay Interviews stand out as a critical means of retention because of their simplicity yet effectiveness.

It was less of an issue when I was in management, but honestly this is a superb tool that I was never introduced to nor used. So my views here are based on research and discussion with others who have started using Stay Interviews.… Read more

Blueprint for Mentoring

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How can I start the mentoring journey?

I hope I’ve persuaded you to consider External mentors, if not please refer to my last discussion or here . If you’re looking for External mentoring how can you make the most out of this for your rising stars.

Before we even start scouting for mentors, it’s smart to pin down what we want our mentees to get out of this experience.… Read more

How DISC can help you win “Squid Game”

Executive Summary; using the DISC framework understand behaviour in high-stress situations, as seen in Netflix’s “Squid Game.” This analysis is essential for anyone looking to improve decision-making, leadership, and teamwork under extreme personal pressure. It offers practical insights into managing diverse personalities in challenging environments, both in personal and professional contexts.

The DISC framework, a renowned practical work-style and behavioural assessment tool, serves as an insightful lens through which we can examine human behaviour and decision-making in challenging scenarios.… Read more

Create a workshop cadence

I like the word cadence, it has a rhythm to it… which is how I’m using it here. Workshops should have a certain rhythm to them.

Often, workshops or Socratic based lectures tend to favour people who are quick thinkers who like to “think out loud”. But as we’re well aware not everyone thinks in the same way or at the same speed.… Read more

REVISITED; Laddering up with the Partnership ladder

Partnering is tough; in 2020 i highlighted this in a post about partnering

I’ve seen firsthand how partnerships can create significant value for organizations, in fact most of my business life was in managing joint-ventures and partnerships, and my own organisation was a partnership. In revising this post, I have added a section on why i see trust being the essential glue in Asian partnerships and why contractual relationships tend to fail,

Partnering in business is a crucial strategy organizations can use to create value for themselves (and their business partners).… Read more