Jules MacMillan

Trainer & coach, specialist in personal development & communication, MD of Cascade; passionate about making learning & development fun & easy to apply long term

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Part two of our virtual training today on Managing Remote & Hybrid Teams and discussing that whilst fundamentally the core skills of management remain the same as in traditional face to face environments, we must be far more intentional in how we achieve…https://t.co/XDtUKSucMC

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Getting to know your team is crucial for high performance and an engaged and happy workforce. What do you do to personalise your interactions with each member of your team? #motivation #managementdevelopment #team
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Communication. Something we all know is important and something we all cite as a reason when there are issues and yet we don't always know how to do it effectively when we are stressed or working with people that we perceive as challenging - so how do we…https://t.co/reAwVeesTu

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Ever find yourself stuck asking closed questions when you know you should be asking open ones? This often happens when we are feeling stressed, under pressure, or are already fixed on an outcome or idea when we're communicating with somebody. As a manager…https://t.co/qpCDRzuiDa

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On a recent stress management course we tested our participants artistic talent when drawing how stress affects us mentally and physically. By recognising the early warning signs of stress we can intervene sooner with stress busting strategies such a mind…https://t.co/qqlTckkU6Q

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Mindfulness: the art of being present, in the moment, without judgement. Easier said than done with our hectic lives, but clinically proven to alleviate the systems of stress. When was the last time you were truly present? See below for our top tips for p…https://t.co/zeIU8QnCQf

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Are you a manager now working in a hybrid or remote environment and still want to maximise the effectiveness of your team? Then check out the top 5 success factors we need as leaders to run successful hybrid teams #hybridworking #remoteworking #management…https://t.co/bKRKA5zqgw

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Stunning view for today’s Management Fundamentals course 🥰 https://t.co/TJN0BDsAuK

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Having run management development programmes for the last 20 years I can't help but notice that whenever the lines of communication breakdown, or performance issues creep in, it always comes down to the fundamentals of management.…https://t.co/ccq8kJ6Kzo https://t.co/XwcB7p7Kqu

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I think most of us recognise the importance of emotional intelligence in our capacity as managers and business leaders. The trick is being able to demonstrate it when we stressed or under pressure. How emotionally intelligent are y…https://t.co/h7E7ncgoxl https://t.co/CtVCku07s0

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What do you do to boost resilience? So much easier when the sun is shining like today #resilience https://t.co/HTjF5yAbyu

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I love the fact that this classic book was first published in 1936 and yet still has some of the best tips on how to build strong relationships and positively influence others. Principle 4 is one of my favourites. 'Be a good listener. Encourage others to…https://t.co/zEpJ7FEOfm

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Gravitas. Something we’d probably all like to have but, if it doesn’t come naturally, how do we maximise our personal brand and make more of a positive impact when we enter a room? See some of our top tips #gravitas #personalbrand #confidence https://t.co/cuewQzc216

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So true - micromanagement never works and only makes people feel rubbish so why does it still happen? Fear of it going wrong? Uncertainty around it being done the way you want? Lack of confidence in someone else’s ability? Having to let go of doing someth…https://t.co/ubFSQso2U9

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In a hybrid world, with teams working in a decentralised manner, how are you getting their buy-in to these new ways of working? Part of it is about starting with the why and tapping into the more emotional parts of our brain where…https://t.co/ywqa0YDQxS https://t.co/KKYdfUZDJP

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When running management development courses, I often talk about this classic article from Harvard Business Review on how to manage your monkeys, otherwise known as those people and things that interrupt your day. If you ever feel l…https://t.co/X64T2EbcHO https://t.co/6SO9YyTXTG

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Ever wondered why you get on so well with some colleagues and yet struggle to communicate clearly with others? See how our filters affect the way we see the world and how to improve work-place communication #leadership #communicati…https://t.co/2UsePZi0kM https://t.co/FwmUt3K084

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As part of mental health awareness week, we’ll be talking about how to recognise the signs of stress and then help overcome it with some stress busting strategies. One of my favourites has to be practicing mindfulness meditation 🧘‍♀️ What’s yours? #menta…https://t.co/Xt9rkKmBpC

[Jules MacMillan @CascadeTrainer]

Running virtual training today on Managing Remote & Hybrid Teams and discussing that whilst fundamentally the core skills of management remain the same as in traditional face to face environments, we must be far more intentional in how we achieve the same…https://t.co/pUa29u5dga