Collaborating across the time zones
Written on the 7th March 2024I really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and cultures, so it’s great that our work at Juniper involves several international clients. It’s always fascinating to join a virtual meeting with a global or regional team and hear what’s happening in their…
Written on the 7th March 2024I really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and cultures, so it’s great that our work at Juniper involves several international clients. It’s always fascinating to join a virtual meeting with a global or regional team and hear what’s happening in their…
Food for thought
Written on the 16th August 2023. Welcoming new members into the Juniper team is always an exciting time; getting to know each other and discovering our goals and interests. Alongside learning how we can come together and achieve great things at work, it is also an opportunity to find out about the…
Written on the 16th August 2023. Welcoming new members into the Juniper team is always an exciting time; getting to know each other and discovering our goals and interests. Alongside learning how we can come together and achieve great things at work, it is also an opportunity to find out about the…
Comfort zone and goal setting
Written on the 22nd March 2023. A comfort zone is a place of security, familiarity, and safety. We may stay in our comfort zone because we feel content and secure there and because it can be difficult to step outside of it. We should consider our values and long-term goals, and the steps we can take…
Written on the 22nd March 2023. A comfort zone is a place of security, familiarity, and safety. We may stay in our comfort zone because we feel content and secure there and because it can be difficult to step outside of it. We should consider our values and long-term goals, and the steps we can take…
Psychological safety in a team
Written on the 22nd March 2023. The importance of psychological safety in a team can easily be overlooked when we are busy and focused on project and task delivery, yet it is essential for the success of any team – especially when building a new team. Psychological safety is defined as "a shared…
Written on the 22nd March 2023. The importance of psychological safety in a team can easily be overlooked when we are busy and focused on project and task delivery, yet it is essential for the success of any team – especially when building a new team. Psychological safety is defined as "a shared…
Cultivating business relationships
Written on the 29th September 2022. How do I cultivate great business relationships? Our September quote is: “Don’t celebrate closing a sale, celebrate opening a client relationship” by Patricia Fripp. We are proud to have worked with many of our clients over the long term. Developing these…
Written on the 29th September 2022. How do I cultivate great business relationships? Our September quote is: “Don’t celebrate closing a sale, celebrate opening a client relationship” by Patricia Fripp. We are proud to have worked with many of our clients over the long term. Developing these…
Celebrating commonality and diversity
Written on the 13th September 2022. This summer we've been considering the concepts of commonality, diversity and how being aware of each colleague’s strengths and varied experience can lead to a stronger team with fresh ideas. Nicki asked the newest members of the Juniper team, Emily and Ava, to…
Written on the 13th September 2022. This summer we've been considering the concepts of commonality, diversity and how being aware of each colleague’s strengths and varied experience can lead to a stronger team with fresh ideas. Nicki asked the newest members of the Juniper team, Emily and Ava, to…
Empathy – what is it and what are the benefits?
Written on the 26th March 2021. One of the biggest adjustments Juniper has embraced over the last year is how we deliver and facilitate our leadership development programmes. What was once a two-day long, monthly, face-to-face experience is now a series of bite-sized workshops, delivered virtually,…
Written on the 26th March 2021. One of the biggest adjustments Juniper has embraced over the last year is how we deliver and facilitate our leadership development programmes. What was once a two-day long, monthly, face-to-face experience is now a series of bite-sized workshops, delivered virtually,…
How to manage relationships with suppliers
Written on the 2nd November 2018. Having just planned a wedding, I have first-hand experience of working with suppliers and vendors. I thought it would be easy but it was actually quite challenging, and required dedicated time and effort. It was important to develop relationships with the suppliers…
Written on the 2nd November 2018. Having just planned a wedding, I have first-hand experience of working with suppliers and vendors. I thought it would be easy but it was actually quite challenging, and required dedicated time and effort. It was important to develop relationships with the suppliers…
“The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” Keith Ferrazzi
Written on the 12th September 2017. “Network” is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as the following: “a group or system of inter-connected people or things” (noun) “to interact with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts” (verb) I have been thinking…
Written on the 12th September 2017. “Network” is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as the following: “a group or system of inter-connected people or things” (noun) “to interact with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts” (verb) I have been thinking…
Workplace conflict: Managing difficult situations respectfully, professionally and productively – Our event last night
Written on the 6th July 2017. “Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.” Kenneth Kaye Last night we held our annual networking event. This year’s subject was ‘Workplace conflict: Managing difficult situations respectfully, professionally and productively’. The…
Written on the 6th July 2017. “Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.” Kenneth Kaye Last night we held our annual networking event. This year’s subject was ‘Workplace conflict: Managing difficult situations respectfully, professionally and productively’. The…
Understanding workplace conflict
Written on the 23rd June 2017. According to research (1), having difficult conversations and managing conflict are seen as the top two leadership challenges at all levels of management. We’ve chosen to tackle the topic of workplace conflict at our summer networking event on the evening of 5th July…
Written on the 23rd June 2017. According to research (1), having difficult conversations and managing conflict are seen as the top two leadership challenges at all levels of management. We’ve chosen to tackle the topic of workplace conflict at our summer networking event on the evening of 5th July…
How to create a team culture where healthy conflict is welcome
Written on the 15th June 2017. Conflicts in the workplace are inevitable. A leader’s challenge is to create a team culture where conflict is a natural, healthy part of working together which contributes to more innovative and collaborative solutions. The key is not to eliminate conflicts but to…
Written on the 15th June 2017. Conflicts in the workplace are inevitable. A leader’s challenge is to create a team culture where conflict is a natural, healthy part of working together which contributes to more innovative and collaborative solutions. The key is not to eliminate conflicts but to…
How do you handle workplace conflict?
Written on the 17th May 2017. This year, our summer networking event will be based on workplace conflict. Before the event, we'd like to understand how you deal with conflict in more detail.Please take 5 minutes to complete this short, anonymous survey so that we can better shape the conversation…
Written on the 17th May 2017. This year, our summer networking event will be based on workplace conflict. Before the event, we'd like to understand how you deal with conflict in more detail.Please take 5 minutes to complete this short, anonymous survey so that we can better shape the conversation…