Management Minute

December 9, 2025

The ROI of Employee Recognition

Employee recognition isn’t just feel-good HR, it’s a powerful driver of engagement, retention, and real performance gains. This article explores how weaving recognition into everyday development can strengthen culture, accelerate learning, and build a workplace where people actually want to stay and grow.
November 11, 2025

Do Design Thinking Better

What makes great design thinking more than a trendy process? According to Leigh Thompson and David Schonthal of Kellogg Insight, it’s understanding the human behaviours behind it. From noticing what others miss to embracing failure as learning, they share how to unlock creativity that leads to meaningful change.
October 20, 2025

Benefits of Thinking Backwards

What if the smartest way forward isn’t forward at all? Author Thomas Oppong explores mental inversion – a powerful strategy for solving problems by flipping your thinking. Instead of asking how to succeed, ask what would make you fail. The answers might change how you approach decisions, creativity, and clarity.
October 20, 2025

Emotional Intelligence Missteps

We’ve heard about emotional intelligence for years, but most leaders still miss the point. As David Burkus explains, it’s not about being nice or keeping everyone happy. It’s about noticing emotions, understanding their impact, and leading with empathy. In today’s messy, hybrid workplaces, that’s not optional – it’s essential.