Fuelling Your (Self)Leadership
At Making Teams Work, we believe leadership begins with self-leadership – and that requires fuelling yourself wisely.
Read MoreWhy Your Strategy Feels Stuck – And How to Get it Flowing
For a business to achieve anything intentional, it must have a strategy. Setting that strategy is very similar to planning a flight in aviation. You must have an idea of where you want to go (destination) and the route you’d like to take to get there. Before every flight, there are certain checks a pilot…
Read MoreHow Culture (not strategy) Drives Business Direction
In our previous articles, we explored the importance of communication as the foundational skill that allows teams to connect, collaborate, and clarify their goals. If you’ve implemented those steps, you’ve already experienced the power of aligned communication within your team. But there’s another element that must be in place before you can even think about moving forward with…
Read MoreThe Costly Business Mistake You Didn’t Know You Were Making – And How to Fix It
In the fast-paced world of business, it’s tempting to reach for quick fixes when things go wrong. A dip in performance? Cut costs. Miscommunication? Add another meeting. Culture issues? Plan a team-building day. But if you’ve been following this series, you’ll know that these quick remedies often amount to nothing more than slapping a plaster…
Read MoreThe Power of Communication – The Real Foundation for Success
In the first article of this series, we introduced the business equation that makes or breaks companies in times of challenge: aligning culture, communication, and strategy. We discussed how, when these elements are in sync, they fuel sustainable growth, drive efficiency, and help businesses overcome adversity. When they’re not aligned (or realigned over time), they can kneecap our best…
Read MoreThe Business Equation You Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2025
(Why aligning these elements now will determine your success this year.) 2024 was a rough year for businesses across New Zealand. The last quarter saw the highest number of closures, leaving many anxious about what 2025 will require from them. Understandably, many are looking to cut expenses, hoping to survive the turbulent times ahead. …
Read MoreLeadership in a Crisis: How IQ and EQ Determine Business Resilience
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, we’re constantly faced with challenges that demand quick thinking, adaptability, and resilience. Among these challenges, perhaps none are as daunting as crises. Whether it’s a global pandemic, a financial meltdown, a natural disaster, or a technological disruption, crises have the potential to shake even the most stable organizations to…
Read MoreThe Challenge of Making Balanced Decisions
We’ve all been there – facing a tough decision that feels like navigating a maze in the dark. Sometimes, our minds are buzzing with facts, figures, and data, while other times, our emotions surge like a rollercoaster ride. It’s the human experience, and it can be oh-so-complicated. We stumble, we fumble, and we occasionally find…
Read MoreLeadership & Decision-Making – A Dichotomy
High above the clouds, cruising at an altitude of 35,000 feet, the calm of the cockpit is suddenly interrupted by warning sounds and the corresponding blinking lights on the instrument panel indicating a potential technical malfunction. The pilots must quickly assess the data, cross-referencing it with their training and experience to diagnose the issue and…
Read MoreHow To Offer Your True Value
By definition, as individuals, we are not replicable. Each of us is intricately unique from our DNA to our life experiences; from our value systems and ideals to the perspective from which we view the world. The fact that we are unique and not replicable is the very definition of valuable. We spend our lives…
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