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“My boss’s capacity for work is extraordinary. But she seems to think that’s normal and expects us all to function in the same way.” – Workload Management Tips
“My boss’s capacity for work is extraordinary. But she seems to think that’s normal and expects us all to function in the same way.” It’s easy to fall into this trap as a leader, and I’ve certainly been guilty of this in my early leadership career, not realizing my...
“I’m struggling with my workload. What can I do?” – Workload Management Tips
I’m struggling with my workload. When I raised concerns with my manager they said “That’s just the job. We’re all busy.” What can I do? There’s often a waterfall effect taking place in workplaces in regard to workload. Chances are your manager is also struggling...
“I have a team member who keeps telling me they’re bored. What can I do?” – Workload Management Tips
“I have one team member who keeps telling me they’re bored. They still have plenty on their plate and I don’t want to give them anything more as I’m worried I’ll overload them. What can I do?” Our ideal state of work utilisation, generally speaking, is “active”....
Can you achieve high levels of ‘mastery’ in your role? Find out!
Can you achieve high levels of ‘mastery’ in your role? Find out! We've all heard phrases such as 'master your role' or 'I've mastered my job', but what does 'mastery' really mean and how is it linked to improved job satisfaction? Mastery is a component of good work...
Anticipatory Grief & Emotional Turmoil of Supporting Ageing Parents
Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day. According to the World Health Organisation this day is for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. In recognition of the spirit of this day and particularly in the remaining...
Can A.I. Help Leaders Support Team Mental Wellbeing?
Can A.I Help Leaders Support Team Mental Wellbeing? I can't quite believe I’m writing about A.I. I feel like I’ve only just established a semi harmonious relationship with Siri. But it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge this “thing” that whilst I’m sure has...
How to Navigate Conflict in Your Workplace
How to Navigate Conflict in Your Workplace To determine how to navigate conflict in your workplace, I've recently been pondering on a famous book, The Art of War, by Sun Tzu. Sun Tzu was a Chinese General who famously documented his military strategies and tactics...
Breaking Down The Silos
It's common to have various teams across a workplace focused internally and not looking at the inter dependencies with other teams. We quite rightly refer to that as 'working in silo's'. And it's problematic. However, one of the things we don't talk about so openly...
Has Your Workplace Got the SADs?
Winter is the time when many people experience Seasonable Affective Disorder (SAD). Whilst there's often jesting about this concept it is a real phenomenon, and it could be playing out in your workplace. One of my clients has an intentional program at this time of...
The Risks of Fundamental Attribution Error in the Workplace
When we witness poor behaviours at work, we can make assumptions that it is the individual’s personality or disposition that caused the behaviour rather than take into consideration the situational factors. The situational factors include: The environment around us...
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Hi, I’m Tanya Heaney-Voogt.
For more than 25 years I have been observing organisational and individual behaviours and seeing the impact of unproductive and destructive cultures on organisational effectiveness and individual wellbeing. I help leaders transform workplaces.
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