Vision

Rob Cameron — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:56:23 +0000

Genuine leadership comes from the quality of your vision and your ability to spark others to extraordinary performance.Jack Welch, American business leader and consultant.

Following on from authenticity, today we turn our attention towards the second characteristic we consider essential in any successful leader. Having a vision of where the team is headed, seeing the big picture as it were, and then being able to inspire the team to buy into the goal is down to the leader.

Others are

Spotlight on Performance – Stage Props

Rob Cameron — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:32:40 +0000

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Depending on the nature of the performance to be undertaken, certain stage props will need to be gathered together prior to the actual staging of the work.

Any number of items might be required in order to assist with the performance. Their presence may help underline a message – slides are often used in this way during presentations – or give emphasis to the event. For example, we can think of how the Presidential Seal on the front of the lectern immediately adds a

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Choosing the Setting

Rob Cameron — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:13:04 +0000

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Choosing the Setting
Whilst technical issues need to be taken into account when choosing the setting for any scheduled event, we can look today at the question from the perspective of choosing for the sake of getting the best from those involved in the performance of work.

We all like to feel comfortable in our surroundings and as far as possible our place of work should invariably reflect this basic need. Drab, grey office blocks, tucked away in business parks might

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Spotlight on Performance – The Leading Role

Rob Cameron — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:48:01 +0000

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The Leading role
Whilst numerous people, attractions and activities may all vie for top billing, there is usually only one which plays the leading role, one star of the performance.

On a warm evening here in Vignola, it is possible to image the crowds as extras on a film set undertaking their scripted actions as the castle plays the leading role, dominating proceedings with its presence.

Whilst bees operate specific tasks in and around the hive, the Queen Bee sets

Spotlight on Performance – Arriving on Stage

Rob Cameron — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:44:52 +0000

Arriving on Stage
Everyday we make choices that affect our preparation and ultimately our performance. Every decision we make may open up new avenues but may also close of other options, avenues or opportunities permanently.

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In order for us to be in a position to give our best, perform at or beyond our potential, we need to be on stage, wherever that may be. Preparation takes various forms with many options open to us. How we reach our performance objective can be

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Spotlighting Teamwork 1 – Directing

Rob Cameron — Sun, 29 May 2011 14:04:11 +0000

The question of teamwork is vast. That said, a number of items relating directly to the theme of performance can be examined. Accordingly, we begin today a series of postings looking at teamwork, starting with the essential skill of getting personnel to operate at their full potential by way of various directing methods.

The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives Anthony Robbins, personal development guru.

A team, once formed needs

Spotlighting Teamwork 1 – Directing

Rob Cameron — Sun, 29 May 2011 12:23:17 +0000

The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives Anthony Robbins, personal development guru.

A team, once formed needs

Spotlighting Leadership – Authenticity

Rob Cameron — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:19:10 +0000

Without leadership few endeavours can be staged to meet the desired objectives of their creators. The steadying hand of the leader guides the performance of the workers/performers, from the initial stages of the project or activity through to completion, and then the likely post-performance reflection or review.

Certain key characteristics contribute to what is commonly referred to as a successful leader. Each person will have his or her ideas about what makes a good leader. Some may feel

Preparing to Perform

Rob Cameron — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:03:29 +0000

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Preparing to Perform
With the lights off and the actors absent the theatre laboratory can seem a cold, uninteresting place. Yet with imagination we can picture here the early stages of a performance coming together. Warm-up exercises, early readings and run-throughs all get undertaken with a spirit of group unity.

The noises from outside are muffled as the stresses of everyday life remain beyond the closed doors. The space represents a playground, a training room, a

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Anticipating Success

Rob Cameron — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:27:16 +0000

Preparation and final checks, akin to rehearsals and dress rehearsals in the theatre, can significantly enhance your chances of success when it is time to give your performance; whether that is a speech, presentation or pitch. Making and taking the time to mentally and physically prepare can pay dividends.

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Anticipating Success
Once the preparation is done, the event played out in the mind many times over and the technical check completed, all we can do is wait for

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