Invite conflict, relish frustration
I have just come away from another workshop, with another group of clever and hard working project people, in another “fast pace” global firm. Wherever I go the simple message seems to be the same, think slow at the start to move fast later. Despite Aesop and countless other story-tellers before and since, we seem […]
4 Reasons Why Your Organization Needs A Learning Culture
You’ve heard the saying “Never stop learning”. Today, this adage is particularly meaningful as our technological, political, and business environments rapidly change and evolve, meaning we are now conducting our work in new ways. But does your organization have a learning culture? To keep abreast of these changes and ensure your business is flexible and […]
Can A Western Sales Training Methodology Work In Non-Western Markets?
Companies with sales teams both big and small should have a sales methodology – a system sales reps follow in order to win deals. There’s a lot of options out there. Some of the bigger, more widely used, methodologies include SPIN Selling, Bosworth’s Solution Selling, Miller-Heiman’s Conceptual Selling, or Sandler. All of these can be great systems […]
Nelson Mandela: pragmatism and vision in leadership
Released from prison 11th Feb 1990 aged 71 after 27 years imprisoned, Nelson Mandela subsequently received the Nobel peace prize for his efforts ending apartheid, becoming South Africa’s first black Prime Minister in 1994. Paul Russell of Luxury Academy London looks at the combination of pragmatism and vision in leadership. Even Mandela’s names tell us […]
7 Steps to Becoming a Truly Effective Leader
According to a recent Gallup poll, managers account for approximately 70 percent of variance within employee engagement levels. Truly effective leaders are able to seamlessly inspire, coach and discipline employees in ways that drive profits, efficiency and teamwork. Leadership Style There is no single leadership style that is ultimately perfect. Effective leaders adjust their leadership […]
Why are so many learning professionals looking to jump ship?
Now that the economy is back on track, more organisations than ever will be looking for new talent to drive growth. But the learning sector could have a major challenge on its hands with so many of its existing staff looking to move on to pastures new, putting it on the back foot for filling […]
Control to influence? Mahatma Gandhi on leadership
On the 65th anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, we ask what he can teach us about leadership. “Those with self-control don’t need to control others”, a quote attributed to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi was awarded the honorary name of Mahatma meaning Great Soul in Sanskrit, the Dalai Lama asserted he was the founder of the […]
How to Keep Your Top Talent Working For You
Retaining top talent has always been a priority, and a challenge, for business owners and managers. Hiring the wrong people or not retaining the right people can be extremely costly for any company. The following information provides five tips on how to keep your best employees working for you. 1. Hire the right people Retaining […]
L&D news round-up: 28 Jan
For the last time – here’s the L&D news for the week. How to Decide What Skill to Work On Next – Harvard Business Review Unlimited annual leave: is it good HR or good PR? – The Guardian Looking Ahead at Learning in 2016 – Chief Learning Officer Construction skills shortage won’t be solved by apprenticeships alone – Western […]
Interview: Learning technologies and how to ensure technological integration
Recently I conducted an interview with Rob Mason, the Chief Technology Officer at Hult International Business School, to explore his thoughts on the importance of relationships between learning professionals and their IT departments. Rob has been in his position at Hult for three years and his role spans all parts of the technology spectrum across Hult and […]
Are your people getting ready to make their next move?
Studies* show that 67% of staff consider leaving their jobs because there is no opportunity for career progression. With a massive 34% of those interviewed stating that they don’t have any progression opportunities in their current role, is it time for organisations to consider revisiting their learning and development policy? Recruitment processes are expensive, time […]
What have you done today…
Welcome to 2016. Why the New Year is traditionally seen as a time for reviewing and resetting expectations is perhaps a matter for discussion at another time; but it’s a fair bet that in the dying days of 2015 and the bright new hope of 2016 considerable numbers of businesses across the land will have […]
L&D news round-up: 21 Jan
SYNOPSIS NEEDED The Future Of Leadership Development? A Fireside Chat With IESE’s Learning Innovation Unit – Forbes HR Intelligence – vital for business growth – The Telegraph Digital skills role outlined for local government – Public Technology Leadership Wellness: The Conversation No One is Having – The Good Men Project Three tips for being a great regional HR […]
L&D news round-up: 14 Jan
News time! Have a look at these stories from the last week in L&D, leadership and technology. The AI revolution – Will it impact HR? – ITProPortal Four leadership resolutions that will change your business in 2016 – Bangkok Post The Three Measures of Your Leadership Success – Strategy + Business Higher education cuts ‘threaten research and […]
Success starts with people
There’s no escaping it; whatever you do in business, your success or your failure ultimately rests with your people. Whether they are creating great customer experiences, collaborating to come up with innovative solutions, or simply getting on with daily tasks; it is their approach, their attitude, their enthusiasm which drives success. As a strategic advisor […]
5 Reasons Why You Need To Invest In Employee Training
In this article we will outline 5 reasons why you need to invest in employee training, even during economically challenging times. Why You Need To Invest In Employee Training When things get financially tight in business, often employee training is the first thing to go. However, this is not necessarily a sound strategic move for […]
Managing Work while Having a Personal Crisis
We always try very hard not to bring our personal life to the office, but sometimes it just impossible. Unfortunately, we have to deal with difficulties that occur in our personal lives even at times when we have a lot of office work. Divorces, death in the family, health or personal crises make us re-evaluate […]
Lead like a tribal chief: Leadership lessons from Sitting Bull
A week ago today marked 125 years since the death of Sitting Bull. Holding an unprecedented position as leader of the Sioux, we consider his personal and team developmental leadership skills. Leader of the Sioux Sitting Bull was killed in South Dakota in what was the culmination of 22 years as supreme chief of all tribes. […]
A vision of leadership
The turn of the year; a time for reflection and for vision, looking back at successes and failures over the past year and using them as a catalyst to create a strong roadmap for the year to come. You won’t be alone in this; after all, modelling the way is one of the five characteristics […]
4 Efficient Ways to Train Your Staff on a Shoestring Budget
As a business owner, you know how essential highly-skilled employees are to your company. Be that as it may, for many small business owners, finding the funds for training can be difficult. While some companies opt to cut out training altogether, this could end up costing them more in the long run as lack of training can […]
