Tag Archives: teamwork

What the BBC can teach us about management and team work

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jon Stow

The Head Man (Director General) at the BBC, George Entwhistle, resigned not because he made an error of judgement but because his management or his employees did not keep him informed about a major mistake they had made. He then … Continue reading →

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Referral networks and joint ventures need teamwork

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jon Stow

Over the last ten years I have belonged to several breakfast groups and even run one. I have also belonged to networks meeting at other times of the day. Some of these groups produced great relationships and also business. One … Continue reading →

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Why we need mutual respect between managers and their staff

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jon Stow

Such is life with football (soccer) managers that we can be quickly overtaken by events, or in other words, sackings. That is unfortunate in the context that the two most successful English clubs over the last fifteen years or so … Continue reading →

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Conversations make team work

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jon Stow

As you may remember, I believe that there is a difference between hearing and listening. Listening is the bit where we actually take in what someone is saying rather than just appearing to be polite by giving them time. Listening … Continue reading →

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