The four Cs of humane leadership
Ogre bosses are out, and human-focused leadership is in.
Drawing Attention to the SubConscious
Sometimes, I think, learning requires no more than shining a light on what should be obvious; those things that are going on at a subconscious level. It’s like when we were watching Pitch Perfect the other day and learnt that Darth Vader means Dark Father in German. Except, apart from containing an embarrassing admission, this […]
Sharpening L&D’s communication skills to help gain influence among the C-suite
There are many learning and development professionals who feel that they are not heard. Why does nobody understand what you are trying to do? It’s a great question and one we must ask ourselves if we are in this role. If we continually feel frustrated by this then it’s time to change our behaviour and […]
Training for a new ‘new normal’
Reacting If leadership in 2020 could be summed up in one word, that’s probably it. Over the last twelve months we have had to react to lockdowns and ever changing regulations, to furloughs and flexible working, and latterly to the demands of a post-Brexit world. Along the way businesses have shown themselves to be resourceful […]
Redefining leadership: why it’s time for leadership to become more inclusive
Traditional (masculine focused) approaches to leadership are outdated in today’s business environment.
Learning transfer: Why now is the time to change our learning strategies
We need to adapt our learning strategies to our ever-changing new reality – and must always be fast.
What does a modern-day skills assessment strategy look like?
Find out how integrating a 360-degree skills assessment will help build a solid foundation for your organisation.
Retraining the culture
What is your first thought when training is mentioned? Is it perhaps learning a new skill in order to progress through the organisation? Or maybe it is the need to become familiar with a new piece of equipment or a software development? These are fairly standard training requirements and, whether delivered via a one-off module […]
Snapshots We Retain
The other day, as I was trying to get to grips with a left-hand drive Nissan Micra on snowy hill roads in France (my car was in the garage), I suddenly thought; how on Earth did I get here?! I am, after all, the boy that never wanted to leave the village I grew up […]
Resolutions Shmesolutions! Try Reflection Instead
January feels like it should be a time for renewal and transformation. Yet, if we take our cue from the natural world, in the Northern hemisphere we are mid-winter, which is all about slowing down, turning inward and rest. This may explain why the annual battle to get fit, lose weight and change habits feels […]
How to deal with dinosaurs in the workplace
Tactics to deal with co-workers who are stuck in their ways.
How Delightful is Your Training?
A few months ago, I found an old book of verse, long forgotten, on a bookshelf at my Dad’s house. I remembered it from my childhood but in fact it’s much older than that; it belonged to my Mum when she was a child. It has her name and address written neatly inside the front […]
Leadership: why slowing down will help you speed up
Are busy people the most effective at their work?
Personal development: how to overcome your ‘monkey mind’ and take on a leadership mindset
Much of what we do is instinctive, based on our ‘monkey mind’ – can this be changed?
The importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace
If ever there were a year in which we need to understand emotional intelligence, it’s 2020.
L&D’s keyword for the next decade: human
We have a unique opportunity build a better L&D model. Will we take it?
Danger: Defunct rule ahead
Do you know what you are doing? Of course you do! After all you’ve had the training, you’ve been doing the job for a while, and you have the comfort which comes from a sense of ‘we’ve always done it like this.’ Oh, wait a moment. Do historic processes and procedures still hold sway in […]
Coaching: The words of wisdom that teach us vital life lessons
Words of wisdom passed down through the generations teach us the value of perspective in life.
A Tale of Micro-Management and Results
One of the consequences of lockdown was that many of us became, by necessity, hairdressers and barbers. In our house, that wasn’t too bad. My husband and I share a similar hairstyle, which can best be described as the ‘broken sunroof’. (It slid back and never returned.) This lack of the basic material essential for […]
One woman’s journey into the world of freelance training
Considering a change of career? Here are some top tips from someone who’s been there, done that.
