Ordinary People. Who?
Ordinary People: It’s a phrase we see/hear all the time and it really bugs me. I most recently spotted it in response to a post about meeting Richard Branson, where someone had commented: “Thanks for sharing this wonderful story. To me the best leaders are also great people who make time for ordinary people.” […]
The 9-5 Office – Why I’m Backing the Alternative
The battle has commenced between those advocating more remote working after the pandemic and those wanting people to return to the office. Take this recent article on the BBC news website, for example, in which Paul Swinney, spokesperson for Centre for Cities, says he is “quite hopeful that we will see people return five days […]
Mentoring the C-suite: filling the gaps left by non-executive directors
Better support is needed for those at the top of organisations.
Leadership skills: why we all need to learn how and when to lead
All of us can be leaders at any point in our careers and we need to rise to this challenge.
Personal development: why today’s young leaders need individual coaching and mentoring
Why individual coaching is needed in today’s complex professional environment.
Can you learn to be an entrepreneur?
The impact of covid-19 on the UK economy has been devastating. There’s been massive business closures, job losses and deepening inequality. But at the same time, another trend has slowly emerged; entrepreneurship. In 2020 in fact, there was a record-breaking 770,000 new businesses created, with online and mail-order being the most popular. But, is this […]
The 2021 Culture Pioneers Awards: showcase your L&D achievements
We’re now open for entries! Find out more about the key dates, categories and how you can enter
The four Cs of humane leadership
Ogre bosses are out, and human-focused leadership is in.
How to make your L&D impactful
Covid-19 has had a dramatic impact on businesses over the past year. Many have had to get let go staff, many slim down their operations and many have had to cut costs elsewhere; like their corporate learning and development budget. However, those companies that do cut their corporate L&D budget risk falling behind, and investing […]
Inclusion is a contact sport managers should be happy to play
Managers need to take an active coaching role to achieve true diversity and inclusion.
The relationship economy: how to foster a collaborative working culture remotely
Why results revolve around relationships – even in a hybrid work environment.
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 […]
Register early for the Culture Pioneers Awards 2021
Showcase your achievements in building a learning culture!
The power of experiential learning in building inclusive organisations
To create truly inclusive businesses we need to move beyond classroom diversity training and embrace experiential learning.
Big Picture Remote Training Exercise
Hi I am currently converting an existing course into a virtual format and would love to receive ideas on a big picture thinking exercise. We already include a video, an exercise on the 6 thinking hats and a couple of light-hearted short exercises on seeing things from a different perspective. I am looking for something […]
Leadership development: managing the leader-follower relationship
Being an effective leader is about understanding your relationship with others better.
Leadership: a tale of two teams
Prioritising your time and attention at work can be challenging.
Bursting the leadership bubble: what can people in power learn from the charity sector?
Allowing your leaders to spend time working in the charity sector can develop their skills.
The demise of the individual leader and the rise of ‘wirearchy’
Narcissistic ‘hero’ leaders are out and a team-based approach is now in.
An Opportunity to Re-set Organisational Culture
“2020 – it’s been paradigm shattering”, I heard one leader comment recently. While business recovery plans are in motion, a new strategic direction is being set in many sectors and organisations. Fundamental questions are being asked such as, “Are our products and services relevant anymore? How do we pivot rapidly so we can capture market […]
