Month: May 2018
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Feedback
Feedback is likely the most powerful tool leaders have for achieving engagement and performance improvement. Feedback can be defined as having an open and honest two-way conversation about performance that focuses on specifics and clearly defines desired future behaviors. The most critical element of the feedback process is the opening feedback statement — the first…
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Consulting – How and Why
The Oracle Way to Consulting by Kim Miller provides insight into what makes Oracle’s consultants some of the most respected consultants in the industry. Professionalism, managing client behaviors, clear communication, and tackling unexpected challenges are all necessary to be a successful consultant. Miller focuses on how consultants can best plan for their own futures and…
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How Coaching differs
The difference between coaching and task status updates. Approximately 85 to 90 percent of one-on-one meetings between managers and employees is spent discussing project status updates, which leaves only ten to 15 percent for actual coaching. Discussing task updates does not grow the employee’s ability to improve their future performance, but coaching does. Many leaders…
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Listening : key for leader
The most important skill for any leader to have is the ability to communicate effectively. This means clearly articulating a vision, connecting with people in a way that promotes understanding, and listening to really hear what people have to say. Six obstacles limit effective communication: Moving too fast, which can happen due to overreliance on…
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