Modern managers must demonstrate that they care about work tasks and employees’ internal lives This article is based on the book 'Magt og omsorg i det eksistentielle lederskab' (Power and care in existential management) by Camilla Sløk, published by the Danish Psychological Association.
What type of project leader are you? Everyone has their own way of organising a project. Read about the four types of leadership, and why a diversity of types is good for any organisation.
How to save the oceans and the food they provide Seven key issues face the oceans, among them climate change and over fishing. Read the whole list here and get the scientists’ best ideas on how to save both the oceans and the food they provide.
Take a short stroll: it can save your day New research shows that a 30-minute walk in the middle of the day cheers up sedentary office workers. This makes the actual working hours more fun.
How hoteliers handle emotions and stress Experienced hotel managers maintain a positive attitude while switching among various ways of controlling their emotions, tackling stress and covering their employees’ needs.
Norwegian exports get along without too much planning Networks, market insights and persistent owners are much more important.
Knowing the end goal makes us better team players When we know what our efforts will end up as, it makes us more cooperative and trusting, study finds.
Why work more for less? OPINION: Business leaders demand motivation on the one hand, but act in a demotivating way on the other. This is a paradox where there is a far greater need for responsibility – among business managers.
Value-based leadership – not orders Qualified leadership features highly on the agenda of many knowledge-intensive firms. The rapid growth of these corporations has exposed the need for professional management.
