Learning Technologies 2017: Why waste your money on leadership development?
Ahead of the Learning Technologies 2017 conference on 1st & 2nd February, we thought we'd get a sneak peek at one of the sessions to give us a taste of what to expect from the packed 2 day agenda. Let us know what you're most looking forward to from the conference in the comments below, or […]
Expectations, experiential learning and the power of Kanban
Time to take five to catch up on some highlights of this week's L&D news and opion, which we've spent the past week gathering together from our favourite sources. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading this week too! Skills – Strong leadership: does […]
“Theft is theft. So sack ’em, right?”
Theft is a severe offence and is normally viewed as gross misconduct at work. The outcome seems pretty clear (after the obligatory disciplinary procedure). Take the the theft of a laptop from the office. It’s high value; the evidence is caught on CCTV; there’s reliable evidence to suggest that the employee sold the laptop at […]
How to build a business case for your employee engagement programme
The main driving force behind any organisation is its people. The right people analytics programme will help you measure the leadership, vision, happiness and cultural alignment within your organisation. These metrics have in the past been considered as immeasurable and vague. Consequently, the drive to collect data around them is often discounted. Employee engagement technology […]
CEOs can no longer ignore the importance of a healthy corporate culture
Back in the good old days it was possible for a big company to defend its market position by splurging on advertising. Whenever new competition came along, the CEO and the Board would sign a large cheque to a top-flight ad firm, and they would cover the town, TV, and radio with adverts for their […]
Lost at Sea Copywrite?
This exercise has been around for ages now and I've seen it used loads, but does anyone know who owns the copywrite for Lost at Sea? I want to do the right thing with regards crediting the owner etc, but I cannot find anything concrete (Google seach is inconclusive). Cheers lovely people. This exercise has […]
Is there such a thing as a natural born leader?
Regardless of what position you’re currently recruiting for, every great hiring manager recognises the value of recruiting for potential. Ideally, we are all looking to recruit tomorrow’s leaders. We want to know that the time, money and effort spent recruiting an employee today will likely result in a competent, decisive and motivated manager in the […]
Learning analytics, wellbeing training and new vs. old talent management
Give yourself a well-earned break and take five to catch up on some highlights of this week's L&D news and opion before we all depart for a few days of rest over the holidays. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading too! Leadership – Business […]
Responsibility at work: using it to solve value incongruence
There's so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics' Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]
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 […]
