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.
Bullying at work on the rise as stress levels soar
How can L&D help when financial pressure and stress are increasing instances of workplace bullying?
The Ostrich Effect: How can L&D help employees get their head out of the sand?
L&D should be on the alert for the damaging behaviours that the Ostrich Effect can have on an organisation.
Personal development: Who’s mentoring your mentors?
For mentoring to be successful, your company’s mentors need to be aligned with your business goals. Find out more.
Neuroscience: Techniques to help you learn more effectively
By understanding more about how the brain works, we can create the optimal conditions for learning – and ensure we retain what we’ve learned more effectively.
Boosting risk awareness
Risk awareness hasn’t always had a good press. Sadly, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) appear to have dropped the myth busters section of their website as that gave some great examples of incorrect pronouncements in the name of health and safety. But it is probably fair to say that over the years some practices […]
Eight ways to strengthen your employees’ change muscles in the new era of work
How can L&D help employees exercise those cognitive muscles that will make agility and disruption easier?
Why we need ethical leaders
To lead with the type of compassion and insight that the world needs, leaders have to understand themselves and others – they have to be ethical.
The future of executive coaching is driven by 360 data
Why you should use 360 data to improve the coaching experience
5 Misconceptions that Block People from Learning
Have you ever felt frustrated when you shared a book with someone only for them to dismiss it? Or recommended an online course or explained a concept only to have it ignored? It’s a puzzle when there are answers available that can solve people’s problems only for them to reject these ideas because of misconceptions. […]
