https://ipd.ica.gov.sg/collections/team-development-tools/ Pages in Team Development Tools en Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:23:48 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://hbr.org/2025/07/how-the-busiest-people-find-joy?ab=HP-hero-featured-1&source=post_page-----b83e91cc2ea4---------------------------------------urn:isomer:resource:70825Busy people reclaim joy by sharing active, passion-driven, varied leisure and fiercely protecting free time.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.crisisnavigator.com/The-Ten-Steps-of-Crisis-Communications.490.0.htmlurn:isomer:resource:69644Build a crisis team, train spokespeople, plan forward, and communicate swiftly to protect the organisation's reputation.Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathymillerperkins/2025/04/22/leadership-agility-vs-chaos-how-to-be-flexible-without-flailing/urn:isomer:resource:70809Agile leaders stay focused and intentional, while chaotic ones react impulsively, causing confusion and burnout.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2025/03/27/20-leadership-behaviors-that-undermine-trust-and-how-to-restore-it/urn:isomer:resource:69602Leadership missteps like inconsistency, lack of transparency, and poor listening erode trust.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/failure-of-leadershipurn:isomer:resource:70765Poor leaders micromanage and avoid accountability - fix by communicating clearly, empowering teams, and owning mistakes.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/leadership-program-developmenturn:isomer:resource:70796Build leadership programs by assessing needs, planning, training, tracking, and focusing on coaching and accountability.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/swapping-jobs#:~:text=Job%20swapping%20is%20when%20two,for%20a%20period%20of%20time.urn:isomer:resource:70812Job swapping lets employees temporarily exchange roles, fostering skill growth, unique perspectives, and collaboration.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/ways-to-become-indispensableurn:isomer:resource:70759Become indispensable at work through exceeding expectations, mastering unique skills, and fostering collaboration.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/dianehamilton/2025/03/23/how-to-build-trust-at-work-strategies-experts-say-top-leaders-use/urn:isomer:resource:69748Build trust at work by being consistent, empathetic, transparent, curious, and reliable in everyday actions.Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/danpontefract/2025/03/19/flexible-leaders-avoid-the-trap-of-habitual-thinking-do-you/urn:isomer:resource:70774Rigid leadership habits obstruct adaptability - cultivating flexible mindsets and habits is crucial to lead effectively.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://au.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-handle-receiving-feedbackurn:isomer:resource:70768To grow from feedback, leaders should listen actively, reflect before reacting, seek clarity, revise and follow up.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://hbr.org/2025/03/our-favorite-management-tips-on-strategic-thinkingurn:isomer:resource:70793Strategic thinking entails asking smarter questions, demonstrating skills, and knowing when to pivot or stay on course.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263237325000398#:~:text=Leadership%20during%20a%20crisis%20entails,et%20al.%2C%202022).urn:isomer:resource:70762In times of crisis, change-oriented leadership fuels innovation by building trust. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracylawrence/2025/02/24/leading-through-uncertainty--leadership-in-challenging-times/urn:isomer:resource:69664Lead through uncertainty by modeling empathy, setting a clear culture, supporting employee well-being and resilience.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/influencing-leadersurn:isomer:resource:60011Leaders should lead by influence rather than authority, empowering and inspiring teams to achieve shared goals.Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/how-to-lead-through-a-crisis/urn:isomer:resource:69681Take charge and act decisively, communicate transparently, and stay accessible to lead effectively through any crisis.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://ca.indeed.com/hire/c/info/cynefin-framework-best-practicesurn:isomer:resource:69652Cynefin Framework helps leaders adapt decisions with five domains: Obvious, Complicated, Complex, Chaotic, and Disorder.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/complementary-strengths-building-balanced-leadership-team-rowinski-p3fkc/urn:isomer:resource:70753Leadership that focuses on complementary strengths help to drive innovation, adaptability, and better decision-making.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2025/01/08/10-essential-skills-to-help-people-leaders-develop-in-2025/urn:isomer:resource:69685Developing key leadership skills ensures long-term success for people leaders and their organisations.Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800 https://medium.com/@prestinidawid1/exploring-the-strategies-for-effectively-managing-change-in-organizations-4fdf0cc752b9urn:isomer:resource:69697Effective change management entails clear communication, employee involvement, and leadership support. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/article/the-4cs-of-great-leadership-how-being-confident-connected-committed-and-courageous-lead-to-organ#:~:text=Confidence%20grounds%20leadership%20through%20self,challenge%20the%20status%20quo%2C%20andurn:isomer:resource:69648Lead with confidence, connection, commitment, and courage to inspire teams and achieve organisational success.Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/sallypercy/2024/12/19/5-leadership-trends-that-will-help-to-shape-2025/urn:isomer:resource:696612025 leadership trends: human-centric AI, fractional C-suite roles, neurodiversity inclusion, and culture focus.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/the-art-of-21st-century-leadership-from-succession-planning-to-building-a-leadership-factoryurn:isomer:resource:6969421st-century leaders need energy, humility, resilience, learning, humour, and stewardship to lead teams effectively.Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/top-hr-focus-areas-for-2025urn:isomer:resource:70777HR leaders prioritise leadership development, culture alignment, workforce planning, change management, and HR tech.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://medium.com/@becomingavery/why-we-need-a-mindset-shift-for-problem-solving-7f21bf0d794durn:isomer:resource:69606Solve problems better by shifting your mindset: use fresh perspectives, experiment, and embrace simplicity.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2024/09/30/how-to-practice-empathy-and-boost-eq-17-leadership-tips/urn:isomer:resource:69727Practice team empathy by actively listening, acknowledging emotions, and building trust to enhance engagement.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.edisonpartners.com/blog/objective-and-subjective-decision-making-for-growth-stage-leadership-teams#:~:text=Both%20objective%20and%20subjective%20decision,team%20performance%20and%20organizational%20success.urn:isomer:resource:70747Balancing objective data with subjective insights improves decision-making, boosting team and organisational success.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2024/08/13/10-reasons-why-mentoring-programs-fail-and-how-to-fix-yours/urn:isomer:resource:70771Many mentorship programmes fail due to lack of training and structure, unclear goals, and poor mentor-mentee matches.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2024/03/21/the-importance-of-humbleness-in-leadership/urn:isomer:resource:70744Humility in leadership fosters trust, continuous learning, and deeper client engagement.Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/article/how-leaders-fake-psychological-safety-and-what-to-do-about-iturn:isomer:resource:69719Leaders may undermine psychological safety by having a performative culture, favouring harmony over honest feedback.Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2024/04/04/the-dark-side-of-ego-how-an-inflated-sense-of-self-undermines-leadership/urn:isomer:resource:70750Inflated egos in leadership breed arrogance, hinder growth, and erode trust, but humility fosters effective leadership.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://medium.com/@marilynzakhour/the-6-essential-skills-every-leader-should-master-283c2619f741urn:isomer:resource:69669Master strategic thinking, decision-making, stakeholder management, communication, data visualisation, presentations.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2024/02/06/maximizing-organization-success-through-team-effectiveness/urn:isomer:resource:70819Build effective teams by fostering trust, embracing conflict and failure, cultivating accountability and aligning goals.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/92f4b3ff-f1c8-4233-b1f4-e3c0ce17f352/Dealing%20With%20Uncertainties.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69759ICA transformation can cause uncertainty. This infographic explains why and shares tips to manage it.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/d23b6766-f67a-496c-9655-f8abc00ca732/Understanding%20Your%20Officers%E2%80%99%20Attitudes%20Towards%20Change.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69762Leaders can shape officers’ attitudes toward change. Here are 5 types and tips on how to manage each one.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/13b537f2-b5ab-4b94-ad06-4fb88eb52193/6%20Ways%20Leaders%20Can%20Help%20Officers%20Manage%20Organisational%20Change.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69765Officers may resist change. Here are 6 ways leaders can support them in adapting to new roles and systems.Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/liesbethvanderlinden/2024/01/11/how-to-bridge-the-generation-gap-at--work/urn:isomer:resource:69529Bridge generational divides at work by rejecting stereotypes, building trust, and creating individualised connections.Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/652aa72b-057b-47b3-91b5-431b83d61aa8/The%20Solution%20Tree.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69755We created a solution tree to guide you step-by-step in tackling uncertainties and finding solutions.Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800 https://ordinaryguru.medium.com/elephant-in-the-room-resolving-conflicts-constructively-in-a-team-0263b9b712d5urn:isomer:resource:69723Resolve team conflicts by fostering trust, open communication, and safe spaces for honest discussion.Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/hillennevins/2023/12/19/how-to-conduct-much-better-performance-reviews/urn:isomer:resource:69506Clear, actionable reviews focus on development, empathy, future goals, timing, and diverse feedback sources.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/11/15/building-stronger-teams-the-art-of-fostering-cohesion/urn:isomer:resource:69745Team cohesion thrives on trust, clear communication, structured goals, shared conflict resolution and upskilling.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2023/09/13/how-to-receive-valuable-feedback-as-a-leader/urn:isomer:resource:69603Leaders get best feedback by asking peers and direct reports for advice in a safe, specific, non‑threatening way.Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://honehq.com/resources/blog/change-management-training-for-leaders/urn:isomer:resource:70806Effective change management training helps leaders to navigate transitions, engage stakeholders, and increase growth.Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-psychological-safetyurn:isomer:resource:60013Psychological safety is a team climate where people feel safe speaking up, learning, and challenging without fear.Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://medium.com/reboot-leadership-resiliency/looking-to-level-up-your-leadership-try-journaling-5dd3387b6ee7urn:isomer:resource:69691Journaling improves leadership by increasing self-awareness, reflection, and deeper understanding of personal growth. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://medicalstaff.vch.ca/Documents/Leadership%20Development/To%20Help%20Your%20Team%20Grow%20Give%20Them%20Space%20to%20Struggle.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69735Let teams struggle to build confidence; leaders should facilitate, not micromanage, to foster growth and independence.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.jopafl.com/uploads/issue30/QUALITIES_OF_THE_IDEAL_LEADER.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69700Ideal leaders share power, foster self-leadership, and guide with empathy, vision, and continuous self-improvement. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2023/06/02/level-up-teams-performance-with-self-efficacy/urn:isomer:resource:70822Offer growth opportunities, encourage reflection, provide support and set realistic goals to foster self-efficacy. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://hbr.org/2023/05/6-key-levers-of-a-successful-organizational-transformationurn:isomer:resource:69716Leaders must address emotional readiness and have close collaboration for successful organisational transformation.Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.spencerstuart.com/-/media/2023/april/leadershipodyssey/hbr_spencer_stuart_leadership_odyssey_4_12_2023.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69739Leadership transformation is a journey through departure, voyage, and return, requiring humility, resilience, support.Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/annkowalsmith/2023/04/25/teamwork-is-hard-work-heres-how-to-build-the-skills-to-do-it-well/?sh=23b522c37232urn:isomer:resource:69742Build effective teams with active listening, questions, challenging assumptions, respectful disagreement, and empathy.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesagencycouncil/2023/04/19/what-it-really-means-and-takes-to-become-a-thought-leader/urn:isomer:resource:69703To become a thought leader, one needs to possess a unique, purpose-driven perspective and have discipline to live it.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/04/how-managing-your-anxiety-can-make-you-a-better-leaderurn:isomer:resource:69087Anxiety can be reframed as a leadership asset. When managed, it can enhance focus, empathy, and team support.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2023/02/28/being-highly-sensitive-is-a-superpowerheres-how-to-leverage-it/urn:isomer:resource:69510Highly sensitive people have heightened empathy, creativity, deep focus, and attention to detail.Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminlaker/2023/02/01/when-your-emotions-and-responsibilities-clash-navigating-a-leadership-role-with-compassion/urn:isomer:resource:69496Leaders must balance emotion and duty: remain impartial, fact‑based, and compassionate in decision‑making.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://knowledge.insead.edu/strategy/only-fools-rush-pitfalls-hasty-problem-solvingurn:isomer:resource:69533Take time to properly frame and understand the issue first, as rushing to solve complex problems may lead to errors.Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodgerdeanduncan/2022/11/25/reduce-burnout-risk-fix-the-workplace-mismatches/urn:isomer:resource:69520Fix burnout by aligning people and work: address mismatches in workload, control, rewards, community, fairness, values.Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800 https://cdn.fedweb.org/fed-115/2/6%2520Ways%2520to%2520Reenergize%2520a%2520Depleted%2520Team.pdfurn:isomer:resource:60012Leaders can restore team energy through fostering purpose, connection, self-care, prioritisation, and timely support.Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/08/19/successful-agile-transformation-responsibly-delegating-with-clear-goals/urn:isomer:resource:69672Agile success requires not just delegation but also clear leadership goals; ensure desired outcomes are well-defined.Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800 https://ourcomm-craft.s3.amazonaws.com/general/ICDA/Training/How-to-get-your-team-on-board-with-a-major-change.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69712To secure team buy-in for major change, leaders should engage with systemic forces and foster purpose-led approaches. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800 https://impactmagazine.medium.com/motivating-people-starts-with-building-emotional-connections-troy-t-taylor-a92319d72fa3urn:isomer:resource:69731Motivating people starts with building connections - leaders inspire by connecting authentically with employees.Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800 https://jacobm.medium.com/the-secrets-of-superbosses-and-how-you-can-become-one-4091e396beaurn:isomer:resource:69678Superbosses develop leaders by nurturing talent, delegating boldly, and inspiring teams to exceed expectations.Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800 https://medium.com/%40davenicoll125/how-to-create-strategic-alignment-in-a-senior-leadership-team-138e84ff6ecfurn:isomer:resource:69688Create strategic alignment by involving all leadership levels, clarifying goals, and communicating consistently.Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800 https://cdn.fedweb.org/fed-115/2/To%2520Get%2520Results%252C%2520the%2520Best%2520Leaders%2520Both%2520Push%2520and%2520Pull%2520Their%2520Teams.pdfurn:isomer:resource:69500Effective leaders balance 'push' (directive) and 'pull' (inspirational) approaches to optimise team performance.Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/cultivate-and-sustain-a-learning-culture-within-your-organization/urn:isomer:resource:69675Make learning a goal by aligning development with strategy, empowering leaders, and integrating learning in daily tasks.Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/09/10/what-good-leaders-can-learn-from-good-teachers/urn:isomer:resource:70756Leaders thrive by adopting teachers' tools: personalised growth plans, actionable feedback, improving coaching skills. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.impactinternational.com/insights/senior-leadership-teams-how-lead-leadership?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21818002077&gbraid=0AAAAAqOz2Pv3xy5vZXu_ho1I4E38Gop0n&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJvBBhDuARIsAGUgNfivcWyZn5of0IJK20q3BZVjq_bucVjIwyhw9tcultDhC043RKxc_AUaApfFEALw_wcBurn:isomer:resource:69655Senior leaders should foster distributed leadership, be agile, create collective purpose, and model continuous learning.Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800 https://academichelptoday.com/assets/documents/Break_Down_Change_Management_into_Small_Steps_-_HBR.pdfurn:isomer:resource:60014Break down big changes into smaller steps, adjust habits incrementally, and evolve through continuous learning.Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800 https://hbr.org/2021/02/how-to-reinvent-your-organization-in-the-middle-of-a-crisisurn:isomer:resource:69641Signal the crisis' end, engage diverse perspectives, and act on lessons to build a resilient, future-ready organisation.Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0800 https://hbr.org/2020/11/youre-delegating-its-not-working-heres-whyurn:isomer:resource:70783Delegation may fail if leaders lack clarity, overstep, under-support, or mismatched expectations. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0800 https://hbr.org/2020/10/what-it-takes-to-lead-through-an-era-of-exponential-changeurn:isomer:resource:70780Lead in uncertainty with humility, learning, trust and purpose - embrace “sapient leadership” to lead effectively.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/organizational-employee-development/productive-people-dont-always-make-best-managersurn:isomer:resource:69658Top performers may lack essential managerial skills like innovation, communication, empathy, and team development.Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0800 https://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/thought-leadership/wharton-at-work/2020/10/making-better-decisions-under-uncertainty/urn:isomer:resource:70740To make informed decisions under uncertainty, leaders should manage emotions, biases, and leverage on diverse inputs.Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashiraprossack1/2020/09/26/how-to-delegate-effectively/?sh=63b335da20e1urn:isomer:resource:70815Delegate effectively by letting go, being strategic, setting clear expectations, and trusting them to complete the task.Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0800 https://hbr.org/2020/09/5-principles-to-guide-adaptive-leadershipurn:isomer:resource:70799To lead through crises, adopt adaptive leadership by fostering collaboration, learning, and accountability.Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/for-smarter-decisions-empower-your-employeesurn:isomer:resource:69525Empowering employees with tools, clear boundaries, and coaching leads to higher‑quality decisions and performance.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2020/05/06/seven-key-crisis-leadership-skills/urn:isomer:resource:69709Leaders must embrace humility, commit to right actions, think holistically, inspire others and encourage collaboration.Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/tuning-in-turning-outward-cultivating-compassionate-leadership-in-a-crisisurn:isomer:resource:69706Foster awareness, vulnerability, empathy, and compassion to lead effectively through crisis and encourage recovery.Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminkomlos/2020/04/14/at-defining-moments-good-judgement-is-good-for-business/urn:isomer:resource:69637Good judgment blends learning, trust, experience, detachment, options, and delivery for smarter decisions.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800