Marketing teams: getting the mix of people right
What’s the most important role of a senior marketer? To bring on board and develop a marketing team with the right mix of skills for driving forward the most valuable areas of the business. Twenty-first century marketing is suffering from a skills crisis. The sector is confused about its priorities – a well-justified focus on […]
Stories, Leadership and Trust
Amongst the brilliant sessions at our first Discovery Day in London was one from Andrew Kitton about creating compelling stories. My action point from the session was to use the approach to write this week’s blog. So, here goes. The point I wanted to make is that leadership is about letting go and trusting others. […]
Mindfulness for trainers: posture as a management tool
In part four of this content series on how to become a mindful trainer, Kay Bucky, facilitator at Facilitator at The Mindful Trainer, explains how posture can be the key to kindness and softness when faced with stressful situations at work. It is so easy to get overwhelmed by a stressful situation. Often, I facilitate […]
Learning at work: can procrastination ever be a good thing?
Procrastination is often viewed as a negative thing – an obstacle to effective working – but that’s because many people aren’t doing it right. Done properly, procrastination has the potential to actually make your work better. In our ‘always on’ world, we have super-fast internet, time-savings apps and intelligent tech that helps businesses streamline processes and cut […]
Trainers’ tips: how baseball players’ ‘deliberate practice’ can improve your training technique
Has your sales training hit a curveball? Here’s what trainers can learn from baseball’s art of ‘deliberate practice’. Learning and development organisations face the challenge of more training with less budget and, as a result, sales veterans and higher end performers are often left out of L&D plans in order to address more pressing issues like onboarding […]
Selecting training providers: why pilots don’t teach medicine to doctors
Too many organisations prioritise cost when selecting training providers, but there are many other factors to take into account when assessing suitability. Ignore them at your peril… Difficult though it may be for those around me to believe (since I have no six-pack or beach volleyball prowess like Tom Cruise in Top Gun), I was […]
Trainers’ tips: understanding these four body language signals will make you a better trainer
The difference between an engaged learner and one whose mind is elsewhere can be clearly seen in their body language. Here, we look at the signs to watch for and explain how to get everyone in the room back on track. As a trainer, you will find that no two delegates are the same. You […]
People management: four steps to avoid relationship breakdowns in teams
In high-pressured work environments, relationship breakdowns sometimes happen. Here are some ways managers can bring teams together to avoid this. Undoubtedly project delivery, especially within digital, has the potential to create stressful environments. With new groups of people working towards tight, non-negotiable deadlines, and long hours that drain and deplete energy levels, this environment is […]
It’s healthy to be scared of public speaking
Amazingly, 75% of people are scared of public speaking. And most of those people do it anyway! As the CEO of Motivii, I’ve given hundreds of presentations & I often hear people mention that I must not get worried or nervous about presenting nowadays. But here’s the the thing… I do! I still feel slightly sick […]
Why learning should be a holistic experience
Nicki Davey explains why learning should connect elements of the human condition – mind, body, heart and spirit.
Trainers’ tips: how to tell what your trainees are thinking
How do you know if your training is hitting the right mark with your trainees, or if they’re bored senseless? Here are some top tips to help trainers take the temperature of the room and keep learners engaged. Whether you are a professional trainer, or have been tasked with training up the new recruits in […]
Three ways to develop the soft skills of your existing employees
Bringing soft skills into your business doesn’t necessarily require hiring new talent. Promoting the development of these competencies among your existing workforce is a far more practical and cost-efficient approach. Having the right staff onboard in your organisation is not an easy task but it is certainly a crucial one in order to get any business running […]
Students’ Motivational Strategy for Learning
Learning strategies are the main factor in keeping the candidates on the toe. The elements need always held into account when making up the strategy program to staying fit and on trend. It is also vital ensuring that the basics experience in learning skills in constructive in approaches leading growth. Adding up knowledge always requires […]
What makes the ideal team player?
When seeking talent, how can we identify those who excel in a team? Here are some tips to help find people that can positivitely contribute to your organisation. What are the common characteristics in great teams and, more specifically, in the members of those teams that must exist in order to succeed, and succeed again? Ultimately it boils down […]
How to harness emotional intelligence in a multigenerational workplace
The modern workforce represents a cross section of multigenerational attitudes. So it’s essential to find commonality in human experience and explore the potential of emotional intelligence. We’ve all heard many ways in which the economy was, and still sees, impact from the notable population numbers of Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964. It’s been nearly a decade […]
Can we learn to be more emotionally intelligent?
Both nature and nurture will have an impact on how well we can manage our emotions, react to the emotions of others and successfully navigate through complex social situations. Some may find this easier than others, but fortunately our level of emotional intelligence does not have to remain static. Few would disagree that the presence […]
Why leaders need emotional intelligence more than ever before
Emotional intelligence in leadership could be the key to keeping client relationships strong, attracting the best talent, and helping your workforce succeed through technology transformation. Find out how… No one could argue that the digital economy, AI and machine learning aren’t bringing some truly outstanding advances to our business and personal lives. From health care to […]
How resilience underpins employee wellbeing
Having high levels of emotional intelligence has been linked with improved wellbeing and resilience. With this in mind, L&D teams have an important role to play in developing collective resilience among employees through times of high pressure and disruption. Greater individuality, along with reduced community and social responsibility, mean that the basic human emotional needs […]
Why I want to be more Charlie in 2019!
Sometimes, when I’ve had absolutely enough of Brexit (who hasn’t), I hand ownership of my laptop over to my dog, Charlie, who lightens the mood with a few posts of his own on Facebook. His spelling isn’t always what it should be, but his observations on life can be profound. 😉 Take today’s for example, when […]
Business Trends That Will Continue to Rise in 2019
On one hand, year-on-year enhancements are what makes organizations incredible; on other, firms can’t control huge numbers of the components that direct whether, state, income rises or not. The endeavors of one person (or even one organization) can’t counter 2019’s industry patterns or the broader overall financial picture. At present, it appears to be protected […]
