

I say what I think and get it right in the face
You’re trying to be transparent about your opinions, and that keeps biting you back? Mara’s advice to nuance your communications might...


Dare to decide !
You are a leader. You are expected to make decisions and yet you are paralysed by the weight of that responsibility. Don’t worry, all is...


Projects going poorly? Ask yourself who’s at the helm – an amateur or a professional?
Managing a project is like preparing a meal. Just about anyone can get food on the table. But pulling off a five-course meal for a large...


Having problems with a project? Transparency is the key!
When is the right time to announce that there might be hurdles ahead? As early as possible! The need for additional financing for...


Why do meetings get such bad press?
Who hasn’t heard a colleague complain about having too many meetings or wasting time attending a conference that is pretty, or even...

