Author: mag. Janez Žezlina

Investing in team building is an investment in your company’s future. As Henry Ford said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” In today’s fast-paced business world, employee satisfaction is a key factor in the success of any organization. Numerous studies show that engaged employees are up to 21% more productive (Gallup). One of the most effective methods for increasing engagement is organizing high-quality team building programs. “A successful team building program is not just fun, but also an opportunity for learning and development. Through various activities, participants acquire new skills, strengthen self-confidence,...

In today’s fast-paced world, no one can succeed alone. Businesses are racing against time, technology, and competition, and while individual talent is essential, it’s the collective strength of a team that truly drives success. Just as in the world of sports, where teamwork can make or break a season, businesses thrive when leaders invest in building cohesive, high-performing teams. What can we learn from the best of the best? Let’s dig in into the best practices of two great sport coaches/managers, who also train the (current champion winning teams, Boston Celtics (in basketball) and Manchester City (in football). But...

Uvod: Zakaj uslužnostno vodenje (t.i. servant leadership)? V današnjem hitro spreminjajočem se (poslovnem) okolju, kjer tehnologija, globalizacija in digitalizacija oblikujejo našo realnost, je uporaba ustreznih stilov vodenja še veliko bolj pomembna kot kdaj koli prej.  Klasični voditeljski (op.p. leadership) pristopi, ki temeljijo (zgolj) na hierarhiji, uporabi avtoritete in nadzora, pogosto ne uspejo (uspešno ali pa trajnostno) odgovoriti na (vedno večjo) kompleksnost sodobnih izzivov.  Namesto tega se pojavlja potreba po (voditeljskem) pristopu, ki je bolj prilagodljiv, empatičen in usmerjen v ljudi – t.i. uslužnostno vodenje (op.p. servant leadership). Uslužnostno vodenje postavlja voditelje v vlogo podporne sile, kjer je primarni cilj...

Introductionary dillema? As Generation Y (Millennials) and Generation Z increasingly take on leadership roles and form a significant portion of the workforce, organizations are faced with the challenge — and opportunity— of adapting leadership practices to meet the unique characteristics and expectations of these groups. The narrative often suggests that these generations require entirely new leadership approaches.However, it’s worth exploring whether their needs are genuinely different from previous generations or if they simply express them in new ways, shaped by a digital and dynamic business environment. Part 1: Understanding Generations Y and Z Characteristics of Generation Y (Millennials) Born...