Effective Communication is of vital importance. The effectiveness is based on goal oriented behaviour, so if the communication reaches the goal, then it is marked as effective. Communication Competence is a complex construct and refers to an individual’s knowledge, skill, and motivation to accomplish a particular goal. Communication Competence is an expression about a person’s […]
What is a consistent message? In relation to internal business, a consistent message involves communicating the same message across all facets, including departments. Corporate communication has grown exponentially and is now more complex. There are more people, processes, technologies and media channels required to orchestrate the development and delivery of a correct, consistent and constant […]
In today’s climate for business excellence, we suggest, that to come back stronger, companies should reimagine their business model as they return to full speed. Those who ‘step up their game’ will be better off and far more ready to confront the challenges and address opportunities. In the race for competitive advantage, it is imperative […]
In the business environment today, a lot is both written and spoken of a ‘new way’ to work. Hybrid working means that employees work both in the office and remotely when remote work could be done from home or while travelling. Hybrid working schedules often vary depending on the industry and individuals involved yet, the […]
There are emotions and actions that look like the real thing but really aren’t. Plenty of research has documented manipulative misuses of emotional intelligence. The most common misuse of emotional intelligence are subconscious, and are result of unaddressed, unhealthy emotional needs. One of the most common counterfeits you can spot in well-intended leaders is manipulating with […]
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is highly linked with the ability to actualise basic talents and skills and can distinguish between those who are more able and those who are less able to self- actualise. EI is more important than cognitive intelligence for self-actualisation. Emotional Intelligence relates to the process of an individual’s self-actualisation through realization of […]
In recent years, the issue of integrating the Millennial generation into the labour market has become an increasingly important theme among employers. Interestingly, by the year 2025, Millennials will account for 50% of the global workforce. Therefore, their professional aspirations and attitudes towards their workplace, as well as their digital skills will redefine organizational culture […]
Assurance Group provide you with a deeper appreciation of the impact each non technical skill has on you, your team, or your business/organization. We are therefore running a series of ½ day workshops in September.
Over the past year and the half, the offline world slowed down, while the online world flourished. The pandemic and the resulting social and economic impacts have been difficult. It also has held some of the most challenging lessons leaders have witnessed in decades. With all that has happened and severity of changes, it is easy […]
When we think of motivators and de-motivators, we are usually thinking of the different ends of the same continuum. Well, that’s wrong. The factors that influence job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dis-satisfaction. Job satisfaction and dis-satisfaction are not opposites of each other as the motivators are not opposites […]