Five bad habits good leaders don’t have
We read a lot about what you should be doing as a leader. But what about the things you shouldn’t be doing? These five habits are a sure way to turn your employees against you, and shatter any respect that they might have for you. So if you do them, lose them. Here’s how. Stop […]
How to develop digital leaders
The uncertainty of the 21st Century demands a new breed of leader. These leaders have a digital mindset. They motivate employees and deliver results in the face of constant change. Many are missing from today’s succession plans and leadership programmes, which were built to develop traditional leaders. To find and nurture this new breed, we […]
Supporting elearning authors, an existential crisis for L&D and goal-setting for remote colleagues
Give yourself a well-earned break and take five to catch up on some highlights of this week’s L&D news and opinion. Let us know what you think of the articles we’ve shared, and tell us what you’ve enjoyed reading too! A new goal-setting framework for a team that doesn’t work on projects together (Buffer Blog) Goal-setting […]
Leadership Development – long or short sessions?
Hello Would really appreciate people’s thoughts, and also pointing in the direction of any relevant research. I’m currently working on an internal leadership programme with strands for both the front line and middle management, topics have been identified and we are scheduling in a curriculum. I’ve clustered sessions together into 1.5-2 days of delivery delivered once […]
Is ethical leadership on the line?
Since leadership behaviour fundamentally influences the development of ethical conduct, two important questions arise: ‘Will I be a champion, an exemplar or both?’ and ‘How do I perform either role?’ If you are a senior leader, such as head of a business division, in the top management team or even the CEO, others will normally […]
How can first-time managers become good leaders?
Whilst there are many factors which can influence the success of your team, a great manager is a key factor when it comes to keeping people motivated and on the road to success, either as individuals, a team, or an organization. An effective manager can make all the difference between a successful team and one […]
Women in Leadership:Despatches From The Front Line
Starting a conversation about women in leadership requires a clear head and a deep breath. It is a hot topic, raising issues and temperatures in offices and boardrooms around the world, and the subject of much academic study. The statistics are many and varied, and whichever way you spin them, the news is still frustrating […]
Tips To Motivate Yourself
Leadership? Not with these 5 practices
The highest employment percentage since records began, the lowest unemployment rate since 1975: statistics such as these are fantastic tribute to the ongoing success of UK business. Yes the future may be a little uncertain with the formal Brexit process about to start; but it seems as though we have a good platform on which […]
The leadership manifesto: developing leaders at all levels
The concept and nature of leadership has probably never been more debated than it is now. Last year saw Theresa May take over as PM in the UK after David Cameron stepped down, while the US elected a new President – where his opponent criticised him for having no prior political experience. The debate around […]
There’s only one rule for effective communication
There’s never been another point in history where so many people are reading so much and communicating so often (so, thanks Internet). Yet, for all the talking and typing that swirls both on and offline, effective communication still eludes many. Now, we all know some of the more important factors when getting your message across […]
Onboarding senior leadership – making the right first impression to ensure success
Corporate governance, investor relations, reputation….ultimately success lies with the behaviours, attitudes and expectations of the board and senior management teams. But what happens when a new leader joins the team: how do you help them to provide leadership which will strengthen the organisation? In this article we take a look at the importance of […]
Training for leadership
In March 2016 I posted an article on TrainingZone entitled “Leadership is a journey.” It was based on the John Donahoe quote “Leadership is a journey, not a destination. It is a marathon, not a sprint. It is a process, not an outcome.” In this article I’m going to return to that theme, looking at […]
Why Leadership Is Learned From Experience & Fails
Here’s the thing about leadership. You probably didn’t study it in college or design school. And yet here you are, an entrepreneur with a growing business, adding staff, and wondering how you are supposed to “manage” these employees. This is your first mistake. You will need to drop the term “manage” and adopt instead the […]
Soft skills analysis: Theresa May
It can’t be easy to be Theresa May. The comparisons to Thatcher, the near obsession with her shoe collection rather than her policies and the famous “bloody difficult” aspersions to name but three. But what about leadership and soft skills? May has steadfastly directed herself away from a gregarious style of leadership, some might say […]
Addressing poor employee engagement with training
A recent Gallup poll suggests that poor employee engagement is contributing to high staff turnover, as managers across the globe struggle to meet the needs of their staff. Of the 1500 employees surveyed, 24% of them described themselves as disengaged. Statistics indicate that low engagement can often lead to decreased productivity, profitability and morale. Our […]
Google Classroom, facilitation skills and resistance to change
It's time for another of our weekly updates on the news, opinion and blogs from across the world of L&D, so make sure you're sitting comfortably… Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and don't forget to tell us what you've enjoyed reading too! Skills – Why EI can be more important […]
VUCA leadership: why you need it and how to develop it
The US Army coined the acronym VUCA in the late 1990s to depict the radically different military threats that arise when conditions are ‘volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous’. These four words have subsequently been adopted in the workplace, as they neatly encapsulate the turbulent and unpredictable nature of today’s business environment. If your organisation is […]
New Year, new skills: an opportunity for employers to show commitment
As we sink our teeth into a new year, we’ve now become all too familiar with the short, dark days of winter. But the beginning of a new year also brings the optimism of a fresh start. People are keen to face new challenges and experiences. With January comes thoughts of professional and personal progression, […]
10 influencing tactics at work (or at home!)
Influencing is: ‘the ability to affect someone’s beliefs or actions’ – Oxford English Dictionary In work and pleasure, we need to get others to do things for us willingly at times, or persuade them of a point of view, without losing respect or be seen as aggressive. Some top 10 influencing tactics…. 1. Broken Record Broken Record […]