How to bridge the disconnect between L&D and other business functions
How can L&D change its reputation to become the business partner leadership teams need?
Employee engagement: three ways to coach a disengaged team
How to transform a lacklustre team into a motivated, high performing one.
How to build a 21st century learning organisation in five steps
There is something very satisfying about doing a good job in a domain that you are comfortable with, and where you are demonstrating your own expertise. And there are many highly skilled roles in the L&D function. I was talking to an LMS administrator at the Learning Technologies conference in mid-February. I could no more […]
L&D business partners: how to add more value as a profession
I began my career as a learning and development professional in 1989 and in the intervening years, the sector has seen many changes. Today’s business environment is very different from the one I started out in and, in order to fully serve the organisations we work for today, it’s time for L&D to undergo a […]
Iconoclastic leaders: how to execute digital innovation
To be truly innovative, leaders need to be willing to break the rules.
Why reshuffles can be good for teams
Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle has grabbed recent headlines. Many political commentators saw it as an attempt by the PM to seize control rather than share power. How can leaders get this balance right, and how can you align your team after a big shake-up? The need for disruption Cabinet reshuffles are often a way for prime ministers […]
The future of L&D: two key drivers to propel the sector forward in 2020 and beyond
L&D needs to radically shift its mindset to survive.
Leadership in 2020: why mindset, not skill set, is holding leaders back
Today’s constantly evolving business landscape requires leaders who can flex their style to suit the situation.
The adventure mindset: why adventure should be a key component of your career
Adopting a bit of the Indiana Jones adventurer mentality can actually be good for your professional development.
Creating leadership impact in the digital world: difficult choices
Why leadership is about dilemmas and difficult choices.
Why we need connected leaders to thrive in the fourth industrial revolution
To succeed in a disruptive age, we need to overhaul this outdated model and nurture a more progressive, connected leadership style.
Leaders: when the going gets tough, which hat do you wear?
Leaders wear many hats in the workplace, but knowing when to wear which hat is a crucial skill.
Leadership development: how biosensory technology can make you a better leader
A new generation of biosensory technology tools is helping to revoluntionise leadership development.
The new rules to leading people through change
Five rules for leaders to implement effective change.
Learning on the edge: get out of your comfort zone!
To be an effective leader, you need to leave your comfort zone.
Values vs the Customer Experience
I’ve been in dispute with one of our suppliers. It’s a rare event that causes the frustration that sometimes results in tweets that make me appear slightly more cantankerous than Victor Meldrew and slightly angrier than Mr Trump on one of his angry tweet days. (I’ve realised that I really only use my personal Twitter […]
Directors need training too
What skills do you need to be a successful board director in today’s agile environment? Some skills such as leadership and communication almost go without saying, being intrinsic elements of a lifelong learning commitment which leads towards a position of responsibility. However, there are other skills which are equally important but perhaps do not receive […]
Employee experience: the value of feeling valued
Show your people what they’re worth.
Leadership: how to have a personal impact and communicate better
Three key questions to give your leadership the ‘wow’ factor.
Leadership: how to become an emotionally intelligent leader
Seven emotional skill sets all leaders need to cultivate
