Leading Cultural Change
‘How do I go about changing my team’s culture?’ It’s a common question, and the good news is that, by asking it, you have already started on the journey towards cultural change. Awareness As with all types of change, being aware of a need for...
We can’t all play a winning game
This article originally appeared in The Ballarat Courier Many parallels between sport and business exist. At Leading Teams we are lucky to work with both worlds, and find important cross-overs between their dynamics. One thing we advocate through our work at Leading...
Quality leaders are essential to improving employee engagement
The strength of relationships within an organisation can have a direct impact on the bottom line. Despite this, many organisations continue to focus their attention on the mechanics of the business instead of the dynamics. Employee engagement rates in...
The first questions that any under performing team needs to answer
I’m not a Queenslander. When I moved here three years ago, it was made very clear to me that it would take anywhere between ten to twenty years up here to never to be fully accepted – all with tongues firmly in cheeks,...
Here, take my annual leave
Pressure can bring out the best and the worst in people. ‘Put my 30 days’ leave in the pot and let’s make sure no one has to take leave without pay.’ That was the response Bond University Executive Director of Sport Garry Nucifora received from...
Where to from here?
Australia has, by most measures, succeeded in “flattening the curve”. While all the reasons for that success are for a different article, one that’s relevant here is: we have proven as a nation that we can get behind a clearly defined purpose. We...
Want to make your team happier? Fix your meetings
Once upon a time, I was part of a team that disliked meetings so much we went to pretty extreme measures to cut them short. At this company, we were spread regionally and only met once every month or two. Those days together contained highly valuable time that could...
Is Your Team Working in Silos?
Often in our line of work, when we go in to meet with CEOs, managing directors and business owners to help them improve performance, we will ask: ‘What is your pain point at the moment?’ or ‘What is currently holding you back? In many instances,...
How do the changes in Women’s Sport affect team culture?
Having played in and worked with several women’s elite sporting teams, I have certainly noticed a shift in team culture. The shift in culture has been impacted by the increased attention across media, spectators and sponsors. Now don’t get me wrong, this...Any Given Team
Understand the model that has helped some of Australia's elite sporting teams and corporate leaders achieve success.
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Team Work
Using candid case studies from teams who have implemented Ray McLean’s no-nonsense Performance Improvement Program, this book explains how the program can work for all kinds of teams, big or small, sporting or corporate.
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