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Posts Tagged ‘senior management’

What to do if you receive a job offer on the spot

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

When Jose Mourinho was asked last week if Chelsea had made any other bids for players except for Wayne Rooney in the summer transfer, his answer was: “No- and we won’t.”

The Chelsea boss was effectively handing Rooney the job on a plate and indeed, “We want you in our team” are the words any jobseeker wishes to hear.

But what if you are offered the position there and then, upfront at the very end of the interview, just like the Manchester United star?
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What makes a successful leader?

Friday, March 30th, 2012

We often use the words “Leadership” and “Management” without really understanding what each is, and if there is a difference between them. There is a big difference in that Leadership is about “doing the right things” (and therefore relates to showing vision and strategic direction) whereas Management refers to “doing things right” (and therefore relates to managing activities efficiently to achieve the vision) (more…)