Why have many UK managers not had any management training? The importance of management is still not recognised by leaders. And many individuals wish to become managers fro the wrong reasons.
Accidental Managers Will Happen
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What Makes a Good Manager Good?
What Makes a Good Manager Good? Our unique Management Field Theory explains – and shows how the effectiveness of the management function can be optimised
When An Inspector Calls
Management inspections can be valuable as a means of stimulating improvement. But they are often not for various reasons
Managers – are you talent miners and talent champions?
Managing talented people well is a vital requirement of management success
Can Your Staff Manage Themselves?
Efficiency and Productivity – who is responsible for them. Managers, certainly but the responsibilities of staff are considered far too infrequently. Self-management is a very imortant attribute.
A Manager Looks at Luck
Management luck can override talent, skill and effort. But there are ways to manage luck.
William Barclay
William Barclay is a professionally qualified manager who has worked in UK public services delivery roles, as a team leader and for many years as a senior operations manager. He experienced first-hand the introduction of the Targets and Terror approach and its subsequent development. His particular management interests are supply chain and process design, implementation, developing teams, training and personal development, and change management.
What Makes a Good Manager Good? It can seem very mysterious. But our Management Field Theory explains! Read now for a new perspective! https://realworldmgt.com/what-makes-a-good-manager-good
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Workplace inspections ought to be beneficial but sadly are often not. Inexperienced inspectors and overarching politics may cause problems. Rate your inspections here: https://realworldmgt.com/when-an-inspector-calls/ #workplaceinspection
The book Targets and Terror provides an insider’s view of management in England’s public services - the negative impacts of targets, the true behaviour of staff. Not a standard esoteric management book! #managementtargets
Targets and Terror: England's Public Services Management Revolution
The book describes the management approach known as Targets and Terror. William Barclay describes in detail how its ...
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Can Your Staff Manage Themselves? Staff are responsible for productivity as well as managers. Self-management skills are very valuable. https://realworldmgt.com/can-your-staff-manage-themselves/ #selfmanagement #productivity
