Team Management

The Forming Storming Norming Performing theory is an elegant and helpful explanation of team development and behaviour.

The Tannenbaum and Schmidt Continuum is a simple model of leadership theory which shows the relationship between the level of freedom that a manager chooses to give to a team, and the level of authority used by the manager. 

Here are techniques, theory and ideas for designing and using your own team building games, exercises and activities, as well as tips for using the many free team and group activities and ideas available on this website.

Team Briefing provides a consistent and measurable process for conveying strategic and operational information, and answering feedback questions, throughout an organisation.

Reflective practice is a practice in which managers and leaders use their own self-awareness, behaviours and interactions as a source of learning. 

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is an alternative, human-centric positive leadership philosophy which can be applied to change management, strategic project development and HR. It was first introduced to the literature by David Cooperrider and Susan Srivastva of Case Western University in Cleveland (USA) during the 1980s to encourage employees and stakeholders to engage in self-determined change.

This article explores factors that contribute to the formulation and maintenance of high performing teams in different circumstances, discussing elements such as ‘the changing world of teams’, ‘team process management’ and ‘team leadership’.

Performance appraisals are essential for the effective management and evaluation of staff. Appraisals help develop individuals, improve organisational performance and feed into business planning.

Downloadable 360 degree feedback form template.

Delegation is an important management skill. These rules and techniques will provide you with valuable insights into effective delegation methods, and will help you when your manager is delegating a new task or responsibility to you. Delegation is a two-way process.

The best techniques for writing effective job advertisements are the same as for other forms of advertising. The job is your product.

Job interviews: tips and techniques, sample interview questions and answers, sample interview letters and templates.

Writing job descriptions and examples, job descriptions duties, directors responsibilities.

Induction training design guide and free induction training checklist.

Exit interviews and knowledge transfer- tips for employees and employers, sample questions and answers.

Here are samples and templates for writing letters of references for employment, character or personal reference