Coffee Break: Collaboration, cultural fit and what makes a great mentor
Here's your lovingly-crafted list of news, blogs and opinion from across the L&D world. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and don't forget to tell us what you've enjoyed reading this week too. Culture – Why you should care about emotional culture (Talent Culture) – 11 crucial interview questions to […]
The Road to Innovation, or bust
One of the great things about Christmas is the reappearance on the TV of all those old films which you first enjoyed as a child. The Sound of Music, The Great St Trinian’s Train Robbery, Monty Carlo or Bust; whatever your personal favourites, the chances are that a bit of channel hopping will bring at […]
2017 – The year of the Next Generation
What’s it going to take to lead in 2017? Will Brexit and the change in US President bring fire fighting to the fore or will all those foretellers of doom and gloom be proved wrong once again as 2017 turns out to be a year of unprecedented growth? No I’m not a fortune teller either […]
Mindfulness for leaders: new research shows sustained benefit
Just 10 minutes of mindfulness practice a day can have a significant impact on a leader’s ability to be more resilient, collaborative and equipped to lead in complex times. This is one of the key findings of the world’s first wait-list control* research study to look specifically at whether mindfulness can help leaders become more […]
Reconnect with yourself in 2017
The run-up to the New Year is a time for reflection; for quiet self-congratulation on milestones achieved or for learning the lessons that tough challenges can bring. It’s also a time for looking forward, for working on the strategy and values that will ensure continued success into 2017. And there’s no getting away from the […]
Politician leadership analysis: Tony Blair
“Just call me Tony,” said Anthony Charles Lynton Blair in 1997 opening his first cabinet meeting, setting the tone for a more relaxed, affable style of leadership. Almost 20 years on, amidst endless speculation on Blair’s leadership decisions as a PM and his post leadership business ventures, and the man the New York Times branded […]
Governing social media
The social media world has transformed the way in which we view and consume news. We now look for instant information and instant updates and are far happier to click on a link than to wait for a letter to arrive in the post. It is not simply news which is affected by this communication […]
Coffee Briefing: Gratitude, micro-learning and visualising skills
Put the kettle on and minimise your emails for five minutes – it's time for another of our weekly updates on the news, opinion and blogs from across the world of L&D. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared below, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading too. Learning – Why […]
Mergers & Acquisition : Are you heading towards cultural mismatch?
What does the future look like for those organisations which are looking to cast off the shackles of the past and embrace a more proactive and innovative culture? This is part 4 of our 'How to build a Next Generation culture' series, where we're taking a look at all the aspects that go into making a […]
Hiring for cultural fit: the diversity equation
What does the future look like for those organisations which are looking to cast off the shackles of the past and embrace a more proactive and innovative culture? This is part 3 of our 'How to build a Next Generation culture' series, where we're taking a look at all the aspects that go into making a […]
Looking for – Leadership Development South Africa
Am looking for a Leadership Trainer based in Jo-Burg South Africa. To deliver a 1 day team build – aim is to get the small management team to work together (different personalities) Am fully aware that it'll take more than a 'workshop' to get them working well together, but looking for an external resourse to […]
Building a strong culture from the inside out
What does the future look like for those organisations which are looking to cast off the shackles of the past and embrace a more proactive and innovative culture? This is the second article in our 'How to build a Next Generation culture' series, where we're taking a look at all the aspects that go into making […]
How can you build a Next Generation culture?
What does the future look like for those organisations which are looking to cast off the shackles of the past and embrace a more proactive and innovative culture? This is the first part of our 'How to build a Next Generation culture' series, where we're taking a look at all the aspects that go into […]
Data protection in a post-GDPR Britain
Though we’re expected to leave the European Union in the next few years, the nation will still be subject to some EU laws and guidelines: the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – which governs the use of personal information inside and outside the bloc – comes into force on 25 May 2018, and the current […]
Thinking Strategically Team Day
I am planning a workshop for a group of senior managers focusing on how their work and the work they delegate to their team members feeds into the team strategy and bigger picture of the organisation. Any activities around ensuring objectives are totally inclusive of the strategy and mutually exclusive (I. e. understanding their individual role and how it […]
MBTI Activities
I am running a team building workshop for a small marketing team and would like some ideas for exercises and activities looking at the whole type and type dynamics. I have heard about a desert island and space survival challenge that I would love to see if anyone has as well as other activities. Everyone in the team has already […]
Coffee Briefing: Millennials, digital natives and ‘big pie thinking’
It's time to set aside some five minutes to catch up on the week's L&D news and opinion over your morning (or afternoon, or evening) coffee – we hope you're sitting comfortably… Let us know what you think the pieces we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading too! Skills – Your sensitivity is […]
AI – It’s a question of perspective
Watch out, watch out, the robots are coming! They’re going to take our jobs, take over our homes, and then eliminate us as being an unnecessary disorder in an ordered world. Yes you may have read the book or seen the film (or at least a variant on it) but should we really be worried […]
There’s nothing artificial about intelligence
Smart meters, data capturers, programmable devices; it seems as though everywhere we look computers are taking over our lives. But is this really something new or is it only recently that we have become more aware of the potential for AI to replace some of the more mundane aspects of our business life? After all, […]
Bringing MBTI alive!
I have a 30 minute slot at an away day to do a short activity on MBTI. The participants will have knowledge of their profile and will be getting 121 feedback at a later date. Has anyone got a short activity that could be run to understand the styles and what it means when working […]
