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Ivona Hirschi
Jan 09, 2023
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Case Study #19: How to (Not) Communicate Your Values

Ivona Hirschi
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Apr 8
Case Study #19: How to (Not) Communicate Your Values

A new manager = a lot of expectations. How will they be? What new do they bring? Being a new manager in the team is not an easy task. People look at you between fingers. They don’t know how they should or should not behave. A good idea is to communicate your values. Tell them what you’re about. But this simple thing could be done wrongly. Mathias put his team off. Here is how:

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Case study #18: Goal Failure

Ivona Hirschi
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Mar 11
Case study #18: Goal Failure

Look at your goals. What do you see? Something you know you won’t achieve? Something you don’t care much about? Something you need more time than you allocated? Goals are great to keep you motivated. Yet, many goals are written for the sake of having some in the HR system. What happens if you fail them?

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Case study #17: Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others

Ivona Hirschi
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Feb 12
Case study #17: Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others

Who do you lead? There is a catch. Do you lead yourself? Or do you lead others? Do these two go together? Or one is more important than the other? Leadership is often associated with team management and working in the corporate world. Yet, it is not a discipline reserved for seasoned managers with 20+ years of experience.

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Case study #16: How to Lead a Change

Ivona Hirschi
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Jan 15
Case study #16: How to Lead a Change

Are changes positive or negative? It depends. Some cannot live without changes. Others find every little change annoying. But can you avoid changes? Probably not. So, what do you do when facing a change? While you might accept changes better in your private life and at work. Too many changes can cause frustration and a lack of motivation. That was exactly what happened to one team.

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Case Study #15: Setting Successful Team Goals

Ivona Hirschi
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December 18, 2023
Case Study #15: Setting Successful Team Goals

Does your team have any goals? They are hired as project managers, engineers, consultants, etc. Their goals are to perform their roles, or aren’t they? They have tasks and projects. Of course, there are some innovations or new processes. But team goals? Managers scratch their heads when they think about team goals. They often have something vague like:

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Case Study #14: Micromanagement as One Big Management Flaw

Ivona Hirschi
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November 20, 2023
Case Study #14: Micromanagement as One Big Management Flaw

What is the biggest sin leaders and entrepreneurs can do? Micromanagement. Funnily enough, some people don’t even realize they do it unless someone tells them. But would you? It is not the best news to tell your bosses or clients they should let go. But someone has to do it, no?

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Case Study #13: Joining a New Team as a Leader

Ivona Hirschi
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October 23, 2023
Case Study #13: Joining a New Team as a Leader

“Hi, I am ZZ. I am your new manager.” Smiley face. How to make the introduction less awkward? And no, don’t do team meeting rounds of ‘Tell me one fun fact about yourself’. Gosh, someone still does it? Andrea wondered how to get to know her new team. She joined a new company as a manager, and wanted to make it smooth and natural.

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Case Study #12: Motivation and Recognition

Ivona Hirschi
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September 25, 2023
Case Study #12: Motivation and Recognition

You work for money. They pay your time with money. Money gives you access to your lifestyle. Money matters. Yet, does better money keep you in the same job? Tom wasn't sure about it. He felt puzzled after getting a minor pay raise. Is money good enough for appreciation?

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Case Study #11: Leadership Mindset

Ivona Hirschi
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August 28, 2023
Case Study #11: Leadership Mindset

Do you have a leadership mindset? They say leaders need to have the ‘right’ mindset. Mindsets drive what leaders do and why. In other words, mindsets also hinder leaders and their teams back. How you cope with everyday challenges shows your mindset. Gabriele knew that and had to think about what was the right thing to do.

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Case Study #10: Expand Your LinkedIn Influence and Network

Ivona Hirschi
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July 31, 2023
Case Study #10: Expand Your LinkedIn Influence and Network

LinkedIn’s hype keeps growing. With over 930 million users, the user base is enormous. LinkedIn is an opportunity. Here are five points to help you start your LinkedIn journey. If you wish to build your brand, or business, or get a new job without applying.

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Case Study #9: Career Switch - From 9-5 to Your Own Business

Ivona Hirschi
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July 3, 2023
Case Study #9: Career Switch - From 9-5 to Your Own Business

Enough. There are moments in your career when you feel you can’t do it anymore. The same people, problems. You are bored and have no energy for your repetitive work routine. Stress, too many contradictory demands, and an unclear direction make you feel trapped. You wonder if changing jobs is a good idea. I was in that position in 2020. I thought about it for a while, but eventually started my own independent business.

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Case study #8: Too Many Communication Levels Create a Mess

Ivona Hirschi
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June 5, 2023
Case study #8: Too Many Communication Levels Create a Mess

Communication is the process of exchanging information between individuals. Easy. But why does it cause so much trouble? Organizational communication sometimes resembles a child's whispering game. You send a message, and something else returns. The more people on your team, the higher the likelihood of misunderstandings. It is never smooth.

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Case Study #7: Can You Change a Toxic Person?

Ivona Hirschi
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May 22, 2023
Case Study #7: Can You Change a Toxic Person?

You don’t want to work with toxic people. They are the reason people run away from their jobs. Blah. Who would like to suffer because someone is a bully, a micromanager, a victim, chaos, etc? There are many toxic behaviors. The longer you work, the more likely you will meet toxic coworkers.

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Case study #6 : The Bigger the Team, the More Challenges You Can Expect
I am a dreamer. I believe people can work together without games and fake culture. There are many dreamers like me. They start their own companies with a vision of doing it differently. No more corporate gibberish, dress codes, and strict rules. Just work with a group of friends you can trust and do what you love…
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a year ago · 2 likes · Ivona Hirschi
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Case study #5: How to Build a Team From Scratch
Working with people you can choose is a dream. In most cases, you do not have such a luxury. You have to work with everyone. That can be a real pain in the neck. Adam, however, received an offer he could not refuse. I bet you would vote for it too. Adam was a Millennial manager who led multiple teams in the past. He usually took them over from other promoted managers. It was common in a corporate environment…
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a year ago · 1 like · Ivona Hirschi
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Case Study #4: Gossip vs. Feedback
Communication at work is often blocked and indirect. It is not common for people to tell others what they really think and confront them immediately. Instead, they leave meetings angry, frustrated, or bitter. But it does not end there. They need to vent. So, they speak up and complain to other people. Gossip abounds…
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a year ago · 1 like · Ivona Hirschi
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Case Study #3: Team Members Who Hate Each Other
What happens when you merge two independent teams into one? Culture clash. Teams are getting smaller or even larger all the time. Yet, it does not have to work smoothly. Especially when communication is not transparent from the beginning. This team worked alone for years. It was a highly specialized group of experienced individuals. They were great but expensive…
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a year ago · 1 like · Ivona Hirschi
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Case Study #2: Teamwork Stopped Working When A New Colleague Joined
Do you sometimes wish to work alone? Working in a team can be exhausting. It was the case when a new colleague joined my team years ago. The group started to fall apart. My team needed a new hand. We found Cleo during hiring, who smashed all the case studies and was soon welcomed to our team…
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a year ago · 1 like · Ivona Hirschi
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Case Study #1: How to Work With People Who May Have Imposter Syndrome
Leaders have a clear job. Care about others and help them use their natural talents. You grow together, build trust with your group, and are proud of what you have achieved. Well, not everybody feels the same way. You may have worked with someone who doubted her/his work all the time. Does this sound familiar…
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a year ago · Ivona Hirschi