What My Childhood Piano Lessons Taught Me
I started having piano lessons when I was about six. I’d been clambering up onto the piano stool and banging out a few ‘tunes’ since a toddler and so my father, in his wisdom, decided I should have some lessons. Less wisely, he chose the same teacher who’d taught him as a child, Mr Lovell, […]
The true meaning of allyship
How we can use Pride month as a catalyst for real and sustained change
Supporting neurodiverse trainees and employees in the workplace
Louise Karwowski shares in-depth knowledge on how employers and training organisations can create a supportive work environment for neurodiverse individuals.
True investment in diversity, equity and inclusion needs more than just awareness
Raising awareness can be effective, but not without action and accountability
Why learning and development leaders should think like journalists
A journalistic approach to learning and development can help organisations go beyond symptoms and uncover the deep-rooted causes of performance gaps.
How a mentoring scheme can beat gender bias in the workplace
Mentoring can be an incredibly powerful tool to empower women and facilitate equality in the workplace
How to develop optimism in the face of adversity
Positive thinking is the key to resilience – and it’s much needed in this time of crisis.
Cultivating kindness in the workplace starts with the leaders
Kindness begins with the leadership: Encouraging this practice within your organisation will bring much more than just a happy workplace.
Emotional intelligence: How to help employees control emotions when triggered
Dr Audrey Tang champions the importance of building emotional intelligence, and discusses strategies to help people control their emotions.
Don’t bother working on weaknesses. Success lies in playing to strengths
Building on strengths rather than working on weaknesses is the route to exceptional performance.
People at the heart of effective governance
At the end of March 2023 there were 4,645,402 entities on the effective register of UK companies. That’s an increase of 1.5% on the number seen at the end of 2022 and a 3.2% increase on the number as at the end of March 2022. Whilst many of these organisations will be small private companies, […]
How pressing pause can promote clarity of mind and prevent burnout
By pressing pause our thinking can become more fruitful and embodied
Stress in the workplace: How to spot it and what to do
To mark Stress Awareness Month, wellbeing expert Nicky Marshall offers tips on how to support stress colleagues in their hour of need.
Why is imposter syndrome plaguing women?
Imposter syndrome more commonly affects women, particularly in high-ranking positions. The question is why? Barbara Clark addresses the issue.
Isn’t it time we rethought ‘learning culture’?
What does it really mean and why is the term used so glibly? L&D need to explore the real meaning of learning culture in their organisations.
Learning culture: Why we must champion curiosity and cultivate critical thinking
A timeless piece from learning specialist Emma-Sue Prince on how to create a culture of curiosity and critical thinking.
Limiting beliefs: Are they paralysing your organisation?
Limiting beliefs are a problem permeating through most businesses today. How can we put a stop to them?
How laughter in the learning room boosts employee wellbeing
Making time for merrymaking has been scientifically proven to boost our health and wellbeing. How should L&D apply this fact?
Do you have a coaching culture and if not, why not?
The first article in a new series by Matt Somers on building a coaching culture.
Will 2023 be the year of organisational learning?
Organisational learning – not individual learning – is what will enable businesses to overcome their most complex problems, argues Nigel Piane.
