Manager Matt Consultancy
280 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA podcast designed to give actionable advice and guidance on real life management problems. Hosted by Matthew Haddock a real life manager and leader of over 25 years.
Want to improve your management skills, understand what modern theory of leadership is and more importantly how to apply this in your business career? Want to learn how these skills could improve your leadership?Then this is the podcast for you. Each week you will listen to ideas from Manager Matt, business leaders, entrepreneurs and like minded managers. Matthew applies a positive mind set mixed with a statistical logical approach to delivering results and develop people to their best.Come with him to learn, grow and expand your understanding and knowledge.
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Episodes
Friday Thought Scan for Threats
June 11, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBWelcome to the manger matt thoughts A opportunity me to talk about a issues both positive and negative which affect the way we and our teams work in today’s organisations world. This week I want to look at scanning your horizon for threats both in and out of work. Could save you walking under a bike wheel. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Friday Thought Scan for Threats
June 11, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBWelcome to the manger matt thoughts A opportunity me to talk about a issues both positive and negative which affect the way we and our teams work in today’s organisations world. This week I want to look at scanning your horizon for threats both in and out of work. Could save you walking under a bike wheel.
You Don't Know What you Don't Know.
May 31, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBThe more time you work with people, the more you learn, there’s an old saying “you can’t learn to ride a bike by reading a book” and it’s the same with people management. Understanding management theory is a good thing to have in your tool box, and you should never stop learning but also balance that with exposure to people both good and bad. You learn both ways. the Dunning krugger affect. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Friday Thought Creating The Path
May 28, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. This weeks thought is about how managers should clear and creat the paths for their team. Let me know your thoughts. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Friday Thought Creating The Path
May 28, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. This weeks thought is about how managers should clear and creat the paths for their team. Let me know your thoughts.
Ownership in Business
May 20, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBWelcome to the manager Matt podcast show this week I don't know examine ownership in management. How you can make ownership the key to been successful as a manger. And how you need to instil ownership with your team. Lets get on with the show. So what does ownership really mean when it comes to work, we should all care about the business working shouldn't we? If we don’t really care why should we bother going to work, are we just there for the paycheck? Don’t get me wrong the pay gets y...
Friday Thought, 2 Ears 1 Month, Listening
May 20, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. There a old saying in Yorkshire ( natural there would be as Yorkshire is the great place on the planet you all know it will be great advice) That you should use what god gave you. 2 ears and 1 month so listen twice as much as you talk. Now how many of us do that?
Friday Thought, 2 Ears 1 Month, Listening
May 20, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. There a old saying in Yorkshire ( natural there would be as Yorkshire is the great place on the planet you all know it will be great advice) That you should use what god gave you. 2 ears and 1 month so listen twice as much as you talk. Now how many of us do that? Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail....
Ownership in Business
May 20, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBWelcome to the manager Matt podcast show this week I don't know examine ownership in management. How you can make ownership the key to been successful as a manger. And how you need to instil ownership with your team. Lets get on with the show. So what does ownership really mean when it comes to work, we should all care about the business working shouldn't we? If we don’t really care why should we bother going to work, are we just there for the paycheck? Don’t get me wrong the pay gets y...
Friday Thought Micro Gestures in Management.
May 13, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So let get on with this weeks Friday thought Open the door, get on the floor everybody walk the 🦕 Sometimes the small changes can have the biggest impact as a manager Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Friday Thought Micro Gestures in Management.
May 13, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So let get on with this weeks Friday thought Open the door, get on the floor everybody walk the 🦕 Sometimes the small changes can have the biggest impact as a manager
How to Hit Project Deadlines
May 12, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look how important hitting project deadlines are for your team Whats the best approach to make them stick. And the reasons why they don’t Hitting the Deadline. Sounds like a basic skill that managers need, to hit a deadline set for them or their team. We are in the management game to deliver results so it would lead on naturally to have projects and tasks ready to hit the appointed date or time. Please send any feedback or ...
How to Hit Project Deadlines
May 12, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look how important hitting project deadlines are for your team Whats the best approach to make them stick. And the reasons why they don’t Hitting the Deadline. Sounds like a basic skill that managers need, to hit a deadline set for them or their team. We are in the management game to deliver results so it would lead on naturally to have projects and tasks ready to hit the appointed date or time.
How to be Present At Work.
May 02, 2021 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look how to be present at work Whats the best approach to remove distractions And the reasons why been present at work is a struggle that gets in the way of you and your team deliver results. So let’s get on with the show. Right let’s clarity been present, I don’t mean turning up on time to the meeting or getting sat at your desk till 5.30 every night. I mean been present in the moment and engaged with the work you are doing or...
Friday Thought The Curse of Complication.
April 29, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.64 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So let get on with this weeks Friday thought Why are we complicating so many elements at work? This weeks Friday thought is about the way that Every area has the curse of complication . The obsession and ever growing need for high level data, sent up the organisation to only come back down with momentum. Please send any feedback o...
How to Develop Your Team
April 28, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look how to develop your team. Whats the best approach to make it stick. And the reasons why developing your team will deliver results. So lets get on with the show. How to Develop your team is always a hot topic. I would guess if your listening to this you want to develop yourself and others. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
How to Develop Your Team
April 28, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look how to develop your team. Whats the best approach to make it stick. And the reasons why developing your team will deliver results. So lets get on with the show. How to Develop your team is always a hot topic. I would guess if your listening to this you want to develop yourself and others.
Friday thought Stop putting your head in the sand
April 22, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.4 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So let get on with this weeks Friday thought Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Setting clear expectations for your Teams.
April 18, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look at how to set clear expectations for your team Whats the best approach to make them stick. So I bet it’s not a surprise to most that that a lot of teams are not given clear instructions and lack clarity on what they are there for. This is not usually a tactic of a business There’s not a e mail sent to no all saying don’t tell people what are goal Is it’s a secret. That would not make sense would it, so what happens.? Ple...
Friday thought Let’s get back to the office.
April 15, 2021 23:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So let get on with this weeks Friday thought Saying all that now comes the Friday thought, for a team perspective and to get the best out of others. 100% remote working does not work and we need to get people back into the workplace as soon as we safely can. Yes I have said it, Please send any feedback or questions to managermatt...
Friday thought Let’s get back to the office.
April 15, 2021 23:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So let get on with this weeks Friday thought Saying all that now comes the Friday thought, for a team perspective and to get the best out of others. 100% remote working does not work and we need to get people back into the workplace as soon as we safely can. Yes I have said it,
How to give Bad News the Right Way.
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look at how to give out bad news. Whats the best approach and how to make sure the business keeps going. Let’s start by saying nobody like giving bad news. Its not what we jump out of bed for in the morning but giving bad new in business goes with the job of a leader you can’t always be giving our the roset for first place, so be prepared and we’ll drilled will help when it comes. Please send any feedback or questions to manage...
Good Friday thought, Are You Sacrificing To Much for work?
April 08, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So let get on with this weeks Friday thought Are you sacrificing to much for work? Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
How to handover your role.
March 29, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This is the final cast in my new job episodes. This week I want to look at how to handover now your leaving Whats the best approach and how to make sure the business keeps going when your gone. So your off, you have handed in your notice and are leaving on the best of terms, now it’s time to handover the projects and work you have been doing to leave tat positive legacy. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Friday thought what meetings can I miss?
March 26, 2021 00:00 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So let get on with this weeks Friday thought I get a lot of people telling me how busy they are at work. They tell me that they take work home because it’s the only time they have to get thinks done. So why are you in so many meetings? Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Audit Time Are You Ready?
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBAll business have some form of audit, be that safety, financial, customer, ethical. As managers been in a sustainable business that delivers results will on some point relay on getting positive audit rates and scores. Audit preparation and the audit days are hectic and stressful which means it play right into the hands of a good manager. Today I want to go through my experiences of auditing both good and bad and look at what you can learn to improve your scores. Please send any feedback...
Friday thought what would you do without a PC?
March 19, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.56 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So let get on with this weeks Friday thought. So lets used a bit of imagination for a moment or two. Imagine a world without e mail, zoom or team meetings or even a PC, Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Getting ready for a new job
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look at how to get ready for your new role. Whats the best approach and how to make sure you hit the ground running. Well done you passed the critical interview You nailed the first 90 day presentation after following my advice I hope. You navigated the phycological test. Finally you had the Two or three interviews with ever increasing senior people all done. And you are the best candidate. You get the offer, but do you tak...
Getting ready for a new job
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look at how to get ready for your new role. Whats the best approach and how to make sure you hit the ground running. Well done you passed the critical interview You nailed the first 90 day presentation after following my advice I hope. You navigated the phycological test. Finally you had the Two or three interviews with ever increasing senior people all done. And you are the best candidate. You get the offer, but do you tak...
Friday thought Do you Say thank you to your team?
March 12, 2021 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.05 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. Firstly I want to thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedules to listen to my show, it is a real pleasure for me to do content that people love to listener too. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Handing in your notice the right way.
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBWelcome to manager matt podcast show. This week I want to look at how to give in your notice Whats the best approach. and how to make sure you leave on the best terms. Right you have gone through a process of getting the job offer, your CV was on point, you nailed the first interview and gave the best 90 presentation ever. So it’s time to hand your notice in and start to extract yourself from your old employer. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Friday Thought, How do you manage Mental health.?
March 05, 2021 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. This weeks Friday thought I would like to speak about mental health at work. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Second Interview 90 day Presentation Advice.
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBThere are a number of steps you have go through. You’re have your cv sorted out by a recruiter or hr manager. You have your first stage make your impressions over the phone, zoom or in person. Then you get to the real business end the Second interview and that’s were your really in the running. In the second interview there has been a move to give a presentation of what your first 90 days will look like. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Friday Thought Are you Speaking In code?
February 26, 2021 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of work. So lets get on with the weeks Friday thought. Have you ever listen to the shipping forecast which is broadcasted every evening on the world service? Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Goal setting revisited 2021.
February 22, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis weeks shows a bit different I want to revisit the most popular show of series 2 How to set goals got your directs. Bit of a heads up since recording this case I have changed some settings and recording equipment so you might tell a little difference in sound, hope its not to distracting. It’s the time of the year to set goals for your directs and yourself it’s a important time which can set you for a challenge but do able year or to fail miserably. Please send any feedback or quest...
Friday Thought Forward All Culture.
February 19, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MBWelcome to the manger matt Friday thought, every Friday I examine an issues or practices that I find unusual, funny or frustrating in the modern world of management. So lets get on with the weeks Friday thought. Today I want to have a good old fashion mown about the forward all culture we have in management. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Series 3 Return of Manager Matt.
February 16, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.11 MBHello and welcome to series 3 of the manager matt podcast show. I again feel the first two series have been great fun to do and have revived some very positive feedback. I intend series 3 to have the same impact. Over the past 4 weeks I have been developing number of new angles to speak about around the art of managing and the talent in leadership. I have also been through a very intense interviewing process and I want to help you learn how you can develop skills in interviewing. Please...
How to do a good yearly performance review.
February 16, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn most companies this is the time of year for the yearly review This weeks I will be examining how to do the review and what pit fall you should avoid. So it the end of another great year and it’s time to assess your directs Hopefully you have done your one to ones and surprises will be minimal Saying that it can become a mine field of emotions They real underlying point is a consistent approach You will have great good and ok performances You may have poor performances but norma...
How to improve you’re interviewing technique.
January 18, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBI feel Behind presenting to an audience or maybe doing a podcast interviews are one of the hardest and nerve racking things people will need to go through in their professional life. People come to an interview under prepared, under motivated and completely mess it up. Naturally this is not something you want to do if you want to grow. I also feel people don’t go for roles due to the fear of interviews. So Interview is a key skill if you want to progress in your work career. Not only exter...
How to improve you’re interviewing technique.
January 18, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBI feel Behind presenting to an audience or maybe doing a podcast interviews are one of the hardest and nerve racking things people will need to go through in their professional life. People come to an interview under prepared, under motivated and completely mess it up. Naturally this is not something you want to do if you want to grow. I also feel people don’t go for roles due to the fear of interviews. So Interview is a key skill if you want to progress in your work career. Not only exter...
Friday thought are you missing your work mates?
January 15, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBOver the past 12 months things have changed so much. We are spending more time away from work due to the current world we are living in are you missing your work mates? Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Disciplinary the right way
January 11, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThe aim of any disciplinary procedure is to make sure that the team is kept safe, that people are treated fairly and the business is protected. As a manager depending on your level you might deal with small low level breaches in procedures, such as time keeping or absence. The higher in the organisation you will see more serious breaches which can lead to dismissal from the business. This cast examines the best way to prep and prepare for disciplinary process. Please send any feedback or ...
Friday Thought Time To Learn.
January 08, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.47 MBThis weeks thought is about development and learning. Its fair to say that people in general want to improve there knowledge, both professionally and in their home life. so Why don’t we make time to learn? Why do we Feel that after school, college or university learning stops in some way? Where does our time go which means you don’t have time learn? and how do we make time? Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
The Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Explained.
January 05, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBWelcome this week show, this episode is going to look at how you can build on improving your team members to be the best they can be at work and of course deliver the results you need. Now you know I am going to make it clear that the big 5 of management will play their part in improving your team members. Its not a surprise that regular contact, feedback and empowering with your team will get results. But todays cast goes deeper in looking into what happens when your not seeing the results...
riday thought, Born trouble maker or bored trouble maker.
December 31, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MBHave you ever had a direct who is alway causing a problem? Always got something to say, always ragging against the machine of leadership. Always in conflict with his team mates or other teams? Trouble or bored?
Friday thought, Born trouble maker or bored trouble maker.
December 31, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MBHave you ever had a direct who is alway causing a problem? Always got something to say, always ragging against the machine of leadership. Always in conflict with his team mates or other teams? Trouble or bored? Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Thank You for listening Merry Christmas
December 25, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBQuick cast to thank you for listening this year. See you in 2021 Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
Friday Thought "Take it off Mute"
December 24, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBOk it’s been a hard year for everyone the amount of change in our business life’s has never been quicker. Working remotely is the norm, it’s not the new normal because that is just the normal Do my thought this Friday is about one element of remote working which I am struggling to understand. The mute button Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]
One to ones Revisited.
December 21, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBToday I will revisit why good one to ones can make such a difference and will deliver results. I will discuss how to get people on board when they are reluctant. And also how to handle the completed refuse. So thanks for joining me again for this week’s episode of manager Matt, this week I want to revisit the one to ones. In my view the most important part of building a strong relationship with your directs. Naturally With good relationships come a understanding of the person, their str...
Strategy Into Action. Mission statement into a real action plan.
December 14, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBWelcome to manager Matt podcast show this week’s episode strategy into action. I we be examine how to set imperative to align you and your team to the mission. How involvement and collaboration builds a stronger local strategy and a how to step by step guide to make it happen. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]