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By Leon Gettler

Everyone wants to work in a creative environment, one that fosters innovation and encourages people to stretch themselves. But how do managers create that sort of workplace?

Michael Alter at Inc.com says managers have to first of all give employees leeway and responsibility.

Restructuring these days is so common. Indeed, it’s unusual these days if you haven’t been made redundant at some stage of your career.

Guest post by Miles Jakeman When economic conditions are challenging, people feel the pressures of work and they fear about job security. These worries and fears present a major challenge for leaders who want to keep their teams on target. Controlling costs and conserving resources is important for survival in an economic downturn, but it is also just as important to have leaders who:

Last week, we looked at the difference between a manager and a leader. The two are very different although both are important. 
 

By Leon Gettler Lack of motivation at any workplace is every manager’s nightmare. It’s hard to get anything done, projects don’t get completed on time, or may never be completed at all and people are always having sickies. It can also create tensions in the office. Managers have to nip this in the bud and find solutions to get people motivated and switched on to the job. First, it’s a good idea to think about what not to do.

Guest post by Natalie McKenna Brands of influence like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Mercedes have become successful through a carefully planned strategy to grow them. Just like the big brands you too have a personal brand, whether you like it or not! Here are some tips to help you create a powerful personal brand: Determine your brand. To determine your brand, you first need to ask yourself, what you do stand for? What are your passions, your strengths, your goals?

Letting go of age stereotypes and learning from each other's strengths can create a better working environment for younger managers and their older employees.

Silviu Itescu risked his last dollar on launching Mesoblast. Today, his $1.8 billion stem cell research company is a world leader in its field. By Tom Skotnicki

Managers can help foster creativity by encouraging intrapreneurs. By Leon Gettler

Companies everywhere are looking to become more innovative and entrepreneurial. Many have turned to intrapreneurship, getting employees to act like entrepreneurs within the larger organisation which sees them devoting time to specific projects.

Intrapreneurship is all about entrepreneurship within a corporation. This also creates greater staff engagement.

Tens of thousands of Australians suffer heart attacks every year – but the most frustrating part is that we are increasing the risk by making poor choices, writes Gerard McManus By the time you finish this article, a fellow Australian will have suffered a heart attack. Each year, 55,000 Australians suffer a hospital-diagnosed heart attack and just under 10,000 do not recover. The actual number of heart attacks is much higher because often people do not recognise the signs.