by Creative Vectors Coaching | Feb 21, 2012 | Across Cultures, Coaching
Poor Jean Baptiste Bernadotte! When the Swedes asked this Napoleonic General to become their King in 1809, he thought he would be magnanimous and address the Swedish Parliament in their own language. But to his horror, his new subjects laughed at his efforts. Hofstede...
by Creative Vectors Coaching | Nov 29, 2011 | Coaching, Leadership
Conscientiousness and a passion for excellence are highly prized qualities in the workplace today. In a highly competitive world we need to avoid mistakes and achieve the highest standards. So a perfectionist working style can be a real asset. But what happens when...
by Creative Vectors Coaching | Oct 18, 2011 | Change, Coaching, Leadership, Resilience, Training Transfer
David (name changed) kept his staff under strict control. He knew if they had made a mistake, often before they did, and was quick to tell them about it and how to fix it. He wanted to develop his staff to be able to recognise and fix their own problems so he decided...
by Creative Vectors Coaching | Sep 29, 2011 | Coaching, Leadership
Can’t stop checking your e-mails, texts, tweets or facebook status? Then you’re suffering from the modern complaint of new media addiction. These tools are fantastic for speeding up communication and finding new information, but used to excess can be a huge time thief...
