IIDM: The 5 key questions leaders need to ask themselves
Publication: leadership | stakeholders | workplace
Michelle poses five key questions that leaders need to ask themselves as the new year approaches in this article published by the International Institute of Directors and Managers. As you look ahead into 2020, it’s likely to be another year of unpredictable market conditions, political uncertainty and trade tensions across the globe, and so the […]
AIM WA Leader Magazine: The art of receiving gifts
Publication: culture | organisations | workplace
In this article for the WA Leader Magazine (from the WA branch of the Australian Institute of Management), Michelle was interviewed by the author about the art of receiving gifts in the workplace. ‘Please accept this gift as a token of our appreciation’ isn’t a phrase that typically makes you think twice. However, this isn’t […]
Yahoo Finance: The worst things to do when asking for a promotion
Publication: careers | negotiation | workplace
In this article featured in Yahoo Finance, Michelle says there are some steps you can take to make the path to a promotion easier – and others that will almost ensure you don’t get it. Here’s what not to do. Ask too early It seems obvious, but asking too early can really damage your chances. Speaking to Yahoo […]
Spark Magazine: Leverage skills from all ages
Publication: culture | stakeholders | strategy | workplace
In this article Michelle wrote for the Dec ’19 edition of Spark Magazine, she explains how important it is equip your workforce with skills and experience that will take you through this ever changing environment. As organisations grapple with more complex decisions and an ever-increasing pace of change, building a workforce equipped with the […]
Chief of Staff Magazine: Four ways to deal with a horrible boss
Publication: happiness | negotiation | workplace
In this article for Chief of Staff magazine, Michelle provides four ways of dealing with a horrible boss. Not everyone is lucky enough to work with a superstar CEO. When your boss is being difficult, there are a number of strategies you can employ, says Michelle Gibbings. From Gordon Gecko in Wall Street to Miranda […]
Is your negotiation style helping or hindering?
Publication: communication | negotiation | stakeholders | workplace
Negotiating is a part of life. Some people love it, while others tolerate it or loathe it. Over the years I’ve found most people operate with one of four key styles: avoider, impulsive, peace-maker or fighter: Avoider – this is the person who avoids or delays negotiating to their detriment […]
GRC Professional: Why too much cohesion is bad for you – and the organisation
Publication: leadership | management | workplace
In this article written for GRC Professional, Michelle explains that too much cohesion can be unhealthy. When team members are unwilling to challenge or disagree with each other, it’s a warning sign for leaders that something is wrong. There are many instances in which sections of corporate Australia haven’t lived up to community expectations. The […]
L&D Professional: The antidote to change barriers in the workplace
Publication: workplace
“A 2010 Harvard study found that a lack of progress is one of the biggest de-motivators in the workplace.” To be able to progress in complex environments you need to be able to cope with change and thrive through it. The Learning and Development Professional website offers my full article. You can find it by […]