By: Katie Stargardter, Principal Consultant, People & Culture Effective leadership development is about more than sending managers to training. For employers in BC, it means identifying the behaviours that need to change, selecting the right development approach and ensuring leaders can apply what they learn in real time. The best place to start is with […]
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By: Robin Turnill, Managing Consultant, People & Culture Most managers get promoted because they were great at their job, not because they were trained to lead people. Then they’re handed a team, a budget, and a calendar full of one-on-ones, and told to figure it out. It shows. Poor management can contribute to disengagement and
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By: Dessie Barton, People & Culture Consultant A missed deadline. A recurring communication issue. Work that consistently needs correction. Many performance concerns start small. Yet managers often hesitate to address them because the conversation feels uncomfortable, they aren’t sure what to say, or they worry about creating conflict. In many cases, the challenge is not
By: Alex Coolich, People & Culture Consultant A management workshop can be informative, practical, and well received, yet have little effect once managers return to their regular responsibilities. For BC employers, the more useful question is not, “What will managers learn?” but, “What should managers be doing differently 90 days from now?” Start with Behaviour,
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By: Katie Stargardter, Principal Consultant, People & Culture Workplace conflict is inevitable. Unresolved workplace conflict doesn’t have to be. Managers are often the first to notice when tension is building between employees. A disagreement over workload, communication problems, personality differences or ongoing frustration can seem minor at first. But when conflict is ignored or handled
By: Katie Stargardter As organizations grow, the biggest opportunity often lies in developing the leaders they already have. Whether you’re expanding your workforce, promoting employees into management roles, or experiencing growing pains, leadership training can improve productivity, engagement, retention, and accountability. Leadership training is often the right investment when a team is growing quickly, communication
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By: Kristina Kovacevic Growth is exciting. New contracts, expanded teams, fresh revenue. It all feels like momentum. But here’s what rarely makes it into the boardroom conversation: growth is when management gaps stop being inconveniences and start becoming liabilities. Ontario’s labour market tells part of the story. The province’s unemployment rate eased to 7.0% by
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By: Katie Stargardter Promoting from within is one of the smartest talent moves an organization can make, but without structured support, even the best individual contributors can struggle in their first management role. What is new manager training? New manager training is a structured program that equips new leaders with the skills, frameworks, and self-awareness
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By: Megan Finley, Senior Consultant, People and Culture Performance management is one of the most common and complex challenges employers face in today’s workplace. While most organizations recognize the importance of addressing performance concerns early, many managers still struggle with how to approach these conversations effectively and consistently. In many cases, employers may wait too
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Written by Megan Finley, Senior Consultant, People & Culture, Pivot HR Services Leadership training for managers often fails when it focuses on theory rather than real workplace application. Effective leadership development requires practical skills such as communication, performance management, and coaching, supported by ongoing feedback and real-world practice. Across British Columbia, organizations are continuing to
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