Skills management and stress management in the workplace
The term 'stress' is frequently used in companies, schools, universities, associations and the home. There is an abundance of literature on the subject. Stress management courses are offered, as are medical check-ups. Yet stress continues to increase, leading to a drop in performance, with the enormous costs that this entails.
The role of the manager who applies the Management by Coaching (MBC) methodology
Always more, always faster, always further! This could be the leitmotif of today's economic players. Excesses of all kinds, linked to the deviant behaviour of some, have caused our economic system to spiral out of control and interfere with its smooth running. Contemporary society, by advocating excess, seems to be working within the framework of a model of [...]
Management and health: the causes of managers' emotional fragility
While occupational medicine has an undisputed place in the professional world, emotional health, particularly among managers, remains a taboo subject. Yet this issue is becoming increasingly worrying, with harmful consequences for both individuals and organisations. In fact, according to our observations, the number of managers who are tired, even [...]
Management and health: balancing management with market pressure
We saw in the article "Management and health: The causes of managerial destabilisation and its consequences for organisational health" that globalisation and all its consequences are unavoidable today. Market pressures and the acceleration of change are a fact of life that we have to learn to live with and, above all, to build [...].
Steering through uncertainty: the manager faced with the challenge of restructuring
We are all currently experiencing profound changes in the marketplace. The management models and management information systems in use are showing their limitations in their inability to grasp the phenomena underway, or in their very limited temporal scope. In such a context, the demands placed on management lie in its ability to anticipate and manage [...]
Outsourcing: Risks and Opportunities
Faced with the globalisation of markets and the internationalisation of competition, some companies are forced to outsource in order to maintain their competitiveness. The success of this approach is linked to certain conditions, among which the human factor is of great importance. With the globalisation of markets, companies are restructuring in order to better focus on their core business.
Assessing potential in the workplace using tests and Assessment Centres (AC)
The subject of potential assessment and personality tests has been, is and will continue to be the subject of much debate. The big shock came a few years ago, when employers began to look beyond information about professional training or anything to do with the content of professional experience. It [...]
Making a success of your career plan in times of crisis
The crisis The crisis has invaded our homes, our offices and our businesses. It is at the heart of all discussions, whether private, professional or in the media. Beyond the figures and the projections of some and others, the psycho-emotional effects of this crisis on individuals in general and the working population in particular [...].
Towards differentiated management: the "coach" manager
The upheaval of structures and systems is a reality that is set to continue. Companies and work organisation are no exception to this phenomenon. Managers are increasingly valued and given greater responsibility in the new structures. They play an essential role as the link between management and the rank and file. They have [...]
How do you prepare for an assessment interview (Tests, Assessment Centres)?
Numerous books have been published, and seminars organised, to prepare people to take a wide range of tests. When it comes to knowledge tests, the approach is quite understandable. When it comes to personality tests, on the other hand, avoiding the pitfalls of a well-constructed approach can prove counter-productive because of a lack of authenticity in the assessment and [...]
