How to Be a Successful Coach or Trainer
If you want to discover how to become a life coach or trainer who succeeds – who actually makes it – you’re going to have to be willing to do things differently than most. Knowing how to be a trainer or coach who shines in a sea of dull, average professionals is the trick. Winners […]
Why You Should Take A Leadership Training Course
Being a boss does not necessarily mean that one is a leader. A boss may command, but a leader is right there with his or her employees, sharing their triumphs and their disappointments. And it is leaders that tend to draw more out of their workers in terms of loyalty and productivity. To become a […]
Planning to succeed
Are you indispensible? If the answer is yes then, to put it bluntly, there is something wrong with the way your company is set up. No one in any organisation should possess a reservoir of knowledge or skills which cannot be replicated elsewhere. To do so leaves your business and its customers vulnerable to the […]
Differences of training management system and LMS?
It can be difficult to know the difference between different software in training such as LMS, TMS, CRM and ERP. Which is the right system for my business? I’ve put together a guide explaining exactly what a training management system is and isn’t which features FAQs and other helpful resources that you can refer to. […]
Bringing your L&D strategy back to life
For the best part of a decade, L&D as an industry has faced uncertainty about what the future has in store. Do we now have the answer on how best to take the next strategic step? In recent years, L&D has been heaped with challenges including the emergence of new technologies, a new multigenerational workforce and […]
Generation Z: introducing our future leaders
Closely following in the footsteps of the millennials that have come before them, Generation Z is now entering the workforce – and believe me, they’re here to make an impact. What does this mean for businesses and, ultimately, HR professionals? How are they different to ‘Baby Boomers’, Gen X and Y? How are they the […]
360-degree feedback for leadership development: what are you practising?
The idea is simple; it enables people to give and receive honest feedback and to develop greater self-awareness, which will (hopefully) lead to a positive shift in behaviours, in the direction of greater leadership skills. I say hopefully, because there’s no evidence that such a shift in behaviours occurs. It is at its best, when: […]
How to activate the potential of leaders by boosting their heads and hearts
The latest research from Egon Zehnder (2018) proves that CEOs believe they are operating up to 50% below their potential. Talent gaps, disruptive change, poor productivity, low engagement levels and silo working are all taking their toll. Doing things simpler, better and faster is the new prevailing mantra for leaders everywhere, but to enable leaders […]
Rising through the ranks: how to tackle common L&D problems faced with aspiring leaders
Imagine the scene. Manchester United are drawing one-all when the referee blows for a penalty in their favour (obviously, they’re playing at home). The camera pans round and zooms in on the team’s football manager Jose Mourinho stripping off his suit to reveal a Manchester United kit underneath. He substitutes the designated penalty taker and […]
3 Reasons Why Introverts Make Great Leaders
Nearly six years ago, Forbes ran an important article arguing that anywhere between one-third to one-half of American adults classify as introverts. In a world that tends to reward the loudest voice in the room, it was a revelation for us, well, quieter types. Since then, we’ve all taken various personality tests, agonizing over our Myers-Briggs […]
Video: Treat your employees like grown-ups
In the Clear Lessons video featured below, Julian Wilson describes working for Apple in the 1980s and how their inclusive, ‘grown-up’ approach has influenced his management style ever since. When walking into the Apple office in the mid ’80s one day, Julian Wilson noticed no familiar faces – everyone on reception and the switchboard was new: […]
Leadership: why it’s time to ditch hierarchical decision-making
Too many organisations are still hung up on traditional hierarchical decision-making structures. In order to effect real change, it’s time these old structures were dismantled – but it won’t come without resistance from senior leadership. I’ve been invited to run a series of team offsites. This is not unusual. It’s my job. What is unusual […]
The creative approach to the labour crunch
Today’s business leaders are faced with a landscape that’s unlike any they’ve likely encountered in their lifetimes. No matter where you look, labour markets are tighter than they’ve ever been, driving a fierce competition for skilled job candidates in almost every industry. At the same time, the pace of technological change and rapidly aging populations […]
Five Steps to Becoming a Better Boss
The ability to manage doesn’t come naturally to everyone. It takes talent, practice and for some, copious amounts of coffee and reflection. A good leader is someone who dedicates time and focus to individual success and development, rather than the performance of a team as a whole. Being a good leader and being happy were […]
Video: The secret to managing people well
In the Clear Lessons video featured below, Keily Blair explains the principles that she uses for management, which include balancing freedom with support whilst avoiding micromanaging. “In order to manage people well”, says Keily Blair, “I really think that you need to do two things: You need to balance allowing them to spread their wings and take […]
5 Team Building Ideas for Great Staff Management
With all those benefits of team building activities, you’re finding them hard to resist. It’s not that you are merely interested in following the latest craze. The fact is that team building really works, and by that we mean it increases productivity and motivation. Everybody loves the sense of community, and it’s not achieved only […]
Innovative ideas for a Leadership Programme
I’m looking for innovate and creative ideas to inject into a leadership programme. Something a little different from the usual classroom training. Any ideas, no matter how far out of the box, are greatly appreciated. Thanks I’m looking for innovate and creative ideas to inject into a leadership programme. Something a little different from the […]
Leadership and development: how to challenge preconceptions about yourself using the Johari Window technique
Perception is a powerful thing in business, but understanding how you are perceived is only half the battle. Changing preconceptions and facilitating personal growth requires a deeper level of understanding. We all have blind spots and when they’re exposed it can be quite a shock. It’s like when you catch sight of the back of […]
Leadership: how to develop a growth mindset at work
Leading in an unpredictable working environment requires a growth mindset. Here are five key tips to help change your thinking and develop this. Today’s volatile economic and political environment makes workplaces especially challenging. Executives who approach this with the right frame of mind will ensure their own and their organisation’s success. Previous research suggests that […]
Post-Brexit recruitment crisis: could armed forces veterans save your business?
Ex-military candidates are frequently overlooked in the job market, but with the talent pipeline facing its biggest challenge yet thanks to Brexit, they could be just the solution that UK businesses need. As businesses worldwide evolve to keep up with Silicon Valley, data breaches and cyber attacks are an increasingly common issue for employers. The […]
