Is Your Team Having Fun Digging… in the WRONG Spot?
You know that feeling? You’re deep into a project, everyone’s enthusiastic, and the energy is high, but… are you actually making progress? Fun without forward momentum can quickly turn into frustration. This is the tightrope walk for every great manager, and it’s where we at Athena Evolve step in! We recently received […]
The Hidden Cost of Poor Management (And How To Fix It)
Most organisations know when hiring, rent, or tech spend is out of control. What they often miss is the slow, invisible drain caused by poor or undertrained managers: higher turnover, quiet disengagement, daily conflict, and productivity that leaks away like a slow tap. Left unchecked, this “people debt” becomes a strategic threat and it’s shockingly […]
Human Behaviour and Psychology – Why Some People Drive You Mad at Work and What to Do About It
A DISC-Based Look at Team Dynamics and Communication Friction Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Why do they always react like that?” or “We’re saying the same thing, but somehow it turns into a clash”? Welcome to the fascinating world of human behaviour! When we understand that people don’t see the world as it is, […]
The Real Benefits of DISC Profiling – It’s Fascinating Stuff!
DISC is a behavioural assessment tool that identifies four primary behaviour preferences: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. Based on the pioneering work of Dr. William Moulton Marston and developed further by Walter Clark, DISC has helped organisations for nearly a century understand how individuals think, act, and relate to others – especially in professional environments. […]
Why Adopt a Coaching Culture?
Firstly, let’s understand what coaching is. The definition of coaching is eloquently defined by The International Coaching Federation (ICF) as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential”. Put simply by Sir John Whitmore, “Coaching is unlocking people’s potential to maximise their own performance.” […]
The Power of Coaching
Some of our learning and observations from a recent Athena Evolve course (we are all always learning and development) We recently delivered a 2-day Train the Trainer course to senior management delegates, providing them with skills, considerations, and approaches when delivering future structured courses to trainees. The course content not only included relevant training design […]
Navigating Team Development: Effective Management Strategies and Insights from the Tuckman Model
Navigating Team Development: Effective Management Strategies and Insights from the Tuckman Model As a manager, leading a team can be both rewarding and challenging. Whilst having a team of talented individuals is a great starting point, it’s not enough to ensure that your team is high-performing and cohesive. Team development involves not only improving […]
The Advantages of a Coaching Approach as a Management Skill
EFFECTIVE COACHING – How does this add value to Managers and Leaders? Historically, managers have had a directive and authoritative role, (Command & Control) overseeing, and driving employees towards specific results and success. However, with the various commercial pressures being placed on organisations globally, there is a need for twenty-first-century managers to move away […]