Leadership

By the end of the year, most aged care providers will be required to have a governing body in place. But if you’re currently establishing or altering your board, what will help make it efficient?

We all know good managers who are poor leaders, or great leaders who struggle with the finer details of management. But does it really affect the team when you have a manager who can’t lead?

Employers are prioritising new skills for their leaders, so what type of leader should you be looking for in the next few years?

If you’re eyeing a leading candidate for a management position, but you’re worried they don’t have the core skills and competencies to lead others, don’t write them off – help them.

We all make mistakes but it’s critical we learn from them – otherwise, we’ll be doomed to repeat them time and time again.

How would you describe your leadership style? Chances are, you might fit the bill under one of these four emerging styles promoting less traditional approaches to leadership.

How do you plan your day when there are seemingly 101 tasks to complete? If you’re finding it hard to juggle everything, the 80/20 rule might be the solution for you.

Giovanni Siano, Owner and Director of Home Instead Geelong, has outlined what he believes are the minimum standards for all aged care employers. Mr Siano hopes his learnings as an experienced aged care employer will benefit the entire industry.

Whether it’s a training course to strengthen your decision-making skills or direct mentorship, there are plenty of benefits for yourself and those around you. 

There are leadership styles that bring success to individuals and the companies they lead. Among those is democratic leadership, a collaborative approach to management that has benefited some of the world’s largest organisations.