Leadership

As a business leader, what tools do you use to make important decisions? You may have endless amounts of data to support your choice, but you rarely rely on one source of information. Whether you realise it or not, other factors always come into play – such as personal beliefs, stress levels and access to resources. Unfortunately, these things don’t always result in the best outcomes.

The business world is revolutionising. Long gone are the days of ‘eat or been eaten’. Companies are now turning toward the self-care movement to connect with their employees and create higher-performing teams.

We discuss four of the primary biases that can have an impact on how you lead your team and the decisions you make.

Becoming a leader may be the culmination of years in management, but it can mean learning entirely new skills.

To study the AIB online MBA, you don’t necessarily need an undergraduate degree. Your management experience can qualify you as MBA-ready.

When a great employee quits, you lose institutional knowledge, risk damaging client relationships and can see knock-on effects to team morale.

Don’t overlook the value of a good book, written by someone who has been where you are and tried to get where you’re heading.

The key difference between leading in business and warfare, as discussed by Major Jansen, is the stakes at hand. While the processes of leadership can be similar in each sphere, the goals are very different.

Leadership podcasts can be particularly valuable, containing tips and theories on leadership as well as real-world stories from leaders who’ve been there.