Articles by Dennis Heath

Workaholism a 21st Century Disease
Technology is a blessing in many ways but it is one of the causes of workaholic behaviour. For many people, work no longer exists purely in a physical office but is all pervasive. For some people this leads to an inability to switch of from work mode, even for the benefit of the family.
Published 02Aug2009, viewed 1046 times

Executive Coaching In Singapore
This article looks at the growth of Executive Coaching in Singapore and why it is becoming ever more popular as a means of developing top talent in the private and public sector. The article goes on to explain the differences between coaching and the more traditional forms of human development such as training and mentoring.
Published 02Aug2009, viewed 327 times

The Key To Influence
In today's fast moving business world, leaders need influence more than any other skill. Traditional thinking says that you must develop relationships over the long term in order to know someone well enough to exert real influence. But busy executives don't always have the luxury of time. This article highlights case studies that demonstrate some simple short cuts to becoming influential.
Published 04May2008, viewed 506 times

Assertive Communication
An essential component of effective leadership is assertiveness. But what is assertiveness and where is the boundary between assertive and aggressive. This article written by Dennis Heath, an experienced Executive Coach, seeks to define assertiveness and demonstrate its use in the corporate context.
Published 22Sep2007, viewed 314 times

Mentor or Coach?
Despite the explosive growth of coaching as a tool for developing talent within organizations, many people are still not 100% sure of how coaching differs from other types of developmental intervention. One such intervention most commonly confused with coaching is mentoring. In this article a clear distinction is drawn between the nature and application of the two techniques.
Published 07Mar2007, viewed 423 times

Where Succession Planning Fails
Too few organisations have formal strategies for succession planning, relying purely on an optimistic view that someone will naturally emerge to take over vacant senior positions. However, even in companies that have formal succession planning strategies, things don't always go according to plan. This article explores some of the reasons why even the best intentioned succession planning can sometimes fall short of expectations.
Published 10Feb2007, viewed 277 times

Who Needs an Executive Coach
In this article written for the British Chamber of Commerce magazine in Singapore, Dennis Heath looks at the growing use of executive coaching. He explains how coaching differs from other forms of personal development and what to look for when hiring a Coach.
Published 19Dec2006, viewed 430 times

Executive Coaching an East vs. West Perspective
In this article Dennis Heath outlines the benefits of executive coaching in an increasingly competitve global environment. He contrasts the different attitudes towards coaching found among western managers as opposed to their counterparts in Asia.
Published 12Nov2006, viewed 714 times

Mirrors All Around
In this article Dennis Heath discusses the pros and cons of using 360 degree assessments to measure leadership effectiveness in organisations. If done well 360s can be a revelation to participants and open the door to positive changes in leadership behaviour.
Published 09Nov2006, viewed 518 times

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