How conscious leaders cultivate immersed employees
Forget engagement – employees desire work immersion. But how can leaders nurture this?
How to better support dyslexic employees with written communication
We explore the four qualities needed to support dyslexic people.
Insights from The Coaching habit
The Coaching Habit subtitled — Say, less, ask more and change the way you lead forever written by Michael Bungay Stanier is one of those books you have in your personal library that you keep going back to. I have written about this book in various forms over the years since I bought it because it is one of the […]
Why reverse mentoring is essential in 2023
Reverse mentoring is superior to conventional mentoring, with the ability to boost both individuals’ confidence, skill set and knowledge
The Art of Desk-Bombing
Desk-bombing; it’s a thing apparently. One in a long line of office catchphrases. It describes the act of approaching someone at their desk to talk to them, without warning. Apparently, in some circles, this is considered scandalous. So, let me confess upfront, I am a desk-bomber. I delight in it; always have. My most cherished […]
Why learning cultures need to be reframed as awareness cultures
If we want learners to develop skills most important to the business, it might be time for a culture shake-up.
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.
Six standout skills in the age of artificial intelligence
In the age of AI, it is increasingly important for individuals to possess and develop skills that cannot easily be replicated by machines.
Emotional intelligence: The essential workplace skill to advance your career
This critical skill remains undervalued and overlooked, but is key to getting ahead in your career
Top 10 Human Skills to Stay Relevant at Work
In today’s age of information and technological advancements, workplaces continue to adapt and evolve to stay relevant and competitive. As we prepare for the future and the potential for technological advancements to replace some jobs, it is important to continuously contribute to organizations and society, fulfilling our natural need for self-actualization. The Institute for the […]
How to bolster conflict management skills among introverts
New research suggests that introverts struggle more with conflict than extraverts. How can L&D address this issues?
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?
Understanding fear of public speaking and how to get over it
Speaking in public can be one of our greatest fears but there are things you can do to help improve your confidence
Four key competencies for New World leadership that your C-Suite needs now
Implement these essential competencies within the C-Suite to better lead in a disrupted age of business.
How L&D can promote the benefits of conflict management skills
Line managers need to add conflict management to their skill set, and L&D needs to stop making it HR’s problem.
Why you might be more creative than you think!
A report from Adobe has suggested that creativity is the skill most sought by recruiters in 2022. The problem is a lot of people don’t think they’re creative. In fact, there’s a widespread belief that creativity is something you’re either born with, or not, and that there’s nothing you can do about it. To which, […]
What is meta-awareness and how can it help with learner reflection?
Jackie Clifford explores the tools to help build self-awareness and deepen learner reflection.
Coaching for employee resilience and how L&D can help
Embedding a coaching culture that promotes resilience is something that will help employees navigate these uncertain times.
Enhancing leadership by promoting coping behaviour
The term might have a negative connotation but coping behaviour can enhance leaders’ problem-solving skills
Why forward-thinking leaders need to adopt different vantage points
Leaders need to start capitalising on the unique positions that they find themselves in.
