Management

Do the plan (a TikTok video)

ByAndy Brown July 5, 2022

@digitallybaffled
Doing the plan #animation #animationmeme #productivityanimation #entrepreneurmeme #productivityfail
♬ original sound – digitallybaffled

@DigitallyBaffled nailing the plan mind circle.

How about making a plan about how to execute the plan? Planning the plan plan.

Enjoy!

Andy.

Curiosity | Management | Organisations | Wisdom

Meetings are messing with our brains.
ByAndy Brown December 5, 2022

An incredibly interesting graphic I spotted recently on LinkedIn showing the impact back-to-back meetings are having on our brains. The research from Microsoft’s Human Factors Lab measured the brain activity of 14 individuals. In summary, it showed that those *with breaks* between meetings had steady brain activity and experienced “coolness”. For those *without breaks* between…

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Best Practice | Leadership | Management

How to Managing Effectively in Uncertain Times
ByAndy Brown November 3, 2020

In response to the new wave of lockdowns, McKinsey have produced a new assessment of the best approach to manage in a crisis. It’s a long (and very interesting) read, and many of their conclusions relate to larger organisations than those who typically read my material. But I’ve spotted some very helpful ideas/concepts that are…

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Careers | Leadership | Management | Organisations

Tips for onboarding managers
ByAndy Brown September 26, 2022

A really interesting idea from David Welling, Professor at Cranfield and (lucky for me) my mentor. If you’re in the process of hiring managers then these tips are well worth your time. Just thought I would share my top tip for ‘on boarding’ people into management positions… Start date If your new manager is starting…

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Management

7 tips for a healthier relationship with your phone
ByAndy Brown August 11, 2023

If we’re totally honest, we all know that we spend far too long staring or scrolling on our phones. I am definitely guilty (but getting better!). I loved these seven tips from Paul Levy, Professor at the University of Brighton (and an long time chum of mine). Have a read below, or take a look at…

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Best Practice | Leadership | Management | Organisations | Tools & Techniques

Ideas for Having Great 1:1 Meetings: Fostering Productivity and Growth
ByAndy Brown June 7, 2023

One-on-one meetings between managers and employees are essential for building strong working relationships, fostering productivity, and supporting employee development. However, without a clear structure and purpose, these meetings can easily devolve into unproductive venting sessions or missed opportunities. I thought it would be useful to put together some ideas and strategies I often suggest to…

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[FREE DOWNLOAD] Unlocking Motivation: A Leadership Guide for First-Time Managers
ByAndy Brown January 22, 2025

Stepping into leadership for the first time can feel like an exciting leap—and a daunting one too. Suddenly, you’re responsible not just for your own work but for motivating a team to achieve their best. The truth is, being a great leader isn’t about having all the answers or giving perfect orders. Instead, it’s about…

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