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 […]
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Traditional (masculine focused) approaches to leadership are outdated in today’s business environment.
Good Leadership?
On the day President Biden took office in the US, I found myself coincidently having a really interesting conversation about leadership with one of Trainers’ Library’s members. One of his delegates had pointed out that in our module The Leadership Identikit, a good proportion of the examples of symbolic, powerful, charismatic and heroic leaders we’ve included […]
Learning strategy: eight steps to removing the ‘fear factor’
An effective strategy is about a slow burn of progress, rather than ‘firework’ events.
Six ways to recalibrate your learning strategy
Six shifts the L&D profession must make now.
Refreshing your learning strategy
How to use emotional intelligence in VUCA situations
Emotions as well as logic are what will spur us onto greater things this year.
Off-the-shelf leadership training needs a rethink
It’s common knowledge that every individual is different. We are all unique in multiple ways and in a professional capacity, the tools we need to perform at our best in work will vary. And while it’s arguably well-accepted that tailored training is needed for less experienced staff, we can’t overlook the fact that our leadership […]
Personal development: soft skills secrets from the Queen
What Her Majesty teaches can teach us about getting through an ‘annus horribilis’.
Leadership: why slowing down will help you speed up
Are busy people the most effective at their work?
Why you need to train managers and leaders as part of your mental health strategy
To change the culture around mental health support at work, managers need to be actively involved in the process.
How to make your L&D strategy fit for the future
L&D strategy should describe a clear set of choices.
Should we stop managing performance and start coaching?
It’s time to turn performance management on its head. Rather than managing performance, managers should be coaching.
Going digital with leadership development programmes
Expert advice from L&D experts who’ve been there and done that.
Black History Month: How to be an ally to the black community
It’s time for businesses to lead the way in changing the system and promote real equality
COVID-19: What are the opportunities for coaches?
The sheer uncertainty of what lies ahead, coupled with the need to rapidly employ a new set of skills to help drive the business forward has presented what has been described by some as a golden opportunity for coaches The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on organisations across the globe is evident wherever you […]
How to deal with workplace stress as a new leader
Five practical steps for managing workplace stress.
Personal development: top tips for becoming a thought leader
Positioning yourself for success.
Leadership development: mastering leadership for the digital economy
Leadership development must keep pace with modern business practices.
A purpose is for life, not just work
Are we focusing too much on purpose in work lives at the expense of purpose in our home lives?
