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By Leon Gettler Change leaders always seem to have innovative solutions to pressing problems. Passionate about changing the world and organisations, they want to make a difference. They are result-driven, goal-oriented and competitive. The best are also pragmatic, effective, and hands-on. They are flexible and work tirelessly and relentlessly to create the change they desire.

Guest post by Gary Martin In challenging financial times, the need for Australian leaders to have a “global perspective” and develop a “global mindset’’ to support the growth of local business has become more prevalent. Our research here at the Australian Institute of Management into leadership capability found that Australian leaders achieved a relatively low rating for having an international or global perspective when compared with those leaders in such countries as Singapore, India and Malaysia. The Australian government White Paper, ‘Australia in the Asian Century’ suppor

Proper exit interviews are an excellent opportunity to learn about both the strengths and weaknesses of the manager and the organisation.

Flexible work requires a completely different style of management. How can you tell whether an employee is really working when you can’t see them?

By Leon Gettler Many managers eventually quit their jobs and to throw it all in and to branch out on their own as entrepreneurs. It’s a natural career path. But many are surprised at how tough it is, how much harder they have to work and how much stress it puts them under. So a lot of them end up abandoning those plans and going back to work as an employee manager.

By Leon Gettler Great teams don’t just happen. They are the result of a lot of work from team leaders and team members. Everyone there knows what makes teams work well and at the same time, acknowledge what’s important for individual team members while linking individual aspirations and goals to the remit of the organisation.

By Leon Gettler What’s the elevator pitch? It’s the green light for you to let loose about your amazing idea that’s going to change the world. Get it right, and everything will fall into place for you as a manager. But a delivery that fails to capture attention means your great idea is unlikely to see the light of day. So what are the secrets behind a great elevator pitch? The Mind Tools site has a great step-by-step guide. First, and most obviously, is to identify your goal.

You find yourself in a new management position. The organisation you work for is world famous.

By Leon Gettler

Everyone wants to work in a creative environment, one that fosters innovation and encourages people to stretch themselves. But how do managers create that sort of workplace?

Michael Alter at Inc.com says managers have to first of all give employees leeway and responsibility.

Restructuring these days is so common. Indeed, it’s unusual these days if you haven’t been made redundant at some stage of your career.