A culture of development
Why do so many OD efforts fall by the wayside? It’s hard to understand isn’t it? After all the effort that the leadership team have gone to in order to define the strategy and with the OD team tasked with identifying and delivering the change required in order to deliver the strategy, what can go […]
Organisation Structure – Case Studies
Hi I am developing an exercise for 3 groups of five people each. In exercies, I need them to prepare vision, mission and revise organisational structure. I am looking for 15 different case studies to keep it unique to everyone. I have already developed 5 but was wondering if there are any sources available to reuse case […]
Directing organisational development
In my last article (investing in good governance) I concluded by highlighting the importance of good governance, of having a boardroom team which fully understands the potential which can be gained from making decisions which will have a lasting impact on the organisation. That article was looking at return on investment but my concluding comments […]
It’s one thing to create a culture of innovation, but how do you sustain it?
And they all lived happily ever after. The trouble is, successfully building a culture of innovation isn’t like a fairy story. Sure there have been triumphs and disasters along the way; moments when the plot seemed to be leading you inexorably towards failure, or twists of fate which led you along unexpected pathways, but innovation […]
Engaging your people in the innovation journey
There are many roads to building a culture of innovation within an organisation and one of the key tasks for the leadership team is to identify and scope the transition matrix which optimises results for their own business. Some may opt for a business wide transition, whilst others may prefer to smooth the way via […]
Bring on the intrapreneurs
The performance is about to start. It’s taken about 40 minutes to attract and engage a crowd that is willing to pay a couple of dollars each. Various members of the troupe have sung, danced, and performed acrobatics, teasing passers-by, gently cajoling young couples, and creating balloon animals for fascinated children. It’s hard work, but […]
Shaping the Company Culture After a Significant Business Change
Every business has culture, regardless its size, industry, or age. What separates successful companies from their competitors is the ability to leverage culture to bolster their business goal. It calls for engaging hearts and mind of employees and creating an environment where employees are inspired to achieve extraordinary results. Today, organization culture has received tremendous […]
Leadership training falls short of managers’ needs
Corporations always want to do more with less, but this is not cutting it when it comes to leadership training. High-performance companies do not scrimp on their training budget to get the results they want. They spend four times more than their rivals, placing great value on innovative training for their leaders. As a result, […]
Why You Need To Invest In Leadership Training
Organizations that invest in leadership training can retain employees and reduce costly recruitment expenses. Quality leadership is a combination of the right qualities and the right training. Why Leadership Training Is Worth Investing In It is said that effective management has the biggest impact on business success. Managers set the tone for behavioral standards and […]
Learning Lessons from Leicester City
The underdogs did it. Despite starting the season at 5,000:1 outsiders, Leicester City secured the Premiership title last night amongst much merriment in the Midlands and a sense of benign disbelief in the football world. From Brazil to Bahrain, from Birmingham to Bangkok, everybody’s second favourite team has triumphed against the odds. It’s an old […]
Five minutes with Mike Leavy, Learning Technology Lead, Virgin Media
Mike Leavy is the Learning Technology Lead for Virgin Media. In this brief interview he talks about what type of employee he wants in the L&D function and how his team help the business identify capability gaps. Mike will be speaking at the CIPD L&D Show in London on May 11th and 12th. Jamie Lawrence, […]
How to get the most out of your leadership training
Attending training courses is an essential part of most leadership development plans, but without adequate support, you won’t get the most out of your training. A workplace culture that values learning and development is not only essential for achieving business objectives, but also for retaining motivated and talented staff. Think of it as investing in […]
How to see the other side of an employer ‘betrayal’
Ugly word isn’t it? Betrayal. So much venom, poison and dark intentions yet it exists. I am sure that in our good human hearts we would like to believe that no one would set out to betray another intentionally. After all the feelings it leaves those reeling with are in no way positive and can […]
Coffee Briefing: Open plan learning, webcams and the truth behind gamification
Another week has flown by, and we've been devouring as many blogs, articles, newsletters and assorted tidbits to make sure we can bring you some of the more interesting and useful posts out there. Here is this week's pick of L&D news, opinion and research – let us know what you think in the comments […]
Investing in good governance
If I mentioned return on investment, it’s a fair bet that your thoughts would initially turn to plant and machinery, developing back-office IT systems or expansion through acquisition. You may even think about the costs associated with training, helping your people to develop skills in order that they can better serve the needs of the […]
“One of my biggest bugbears in HR is the continual reference to having a seat at the top table.”
Guy Pink is HR Director at UK drug and alcohol treatment charity Addaction. He has over 20 years' experience in HR in the not-for-profit sector and is experienced in a wide range of HR issues including TUPE, change management, reward and strategic leadership. Guy will be speaking at the CIPD's L&D Show which takes place […]
The L&D Coffee Briefing: Skeptics, gender bias and why to trust your gut
We've spent the week sifting through a pile of L&D articles and blogs just so we can single out the most interesting ones for you to read – isn't that nice? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or feel free to tell us what you've enjoyed reading, watching, or even listening to – […]
Video: Easy peasy leadership mistakes to avoid
We all need a reminder every now and again of the common leadership mistakes you really shouldn't be making. In sing-song style, take a look at this video from Jon Kennard for Learning Now TV on easy peasy leadership mistakes to avoid. Suitably refreshed, you'll then be able to, er, avoid them! We all need a […]
Leadership figures in focus – Napoleon Bonaparte
Professor Stephanie Jones is co-author of the book Napoleonic Leadership – A Pact with Power. Napoleon as a leader was complex and is a challenge for us to understand, despite dozens of new studies appearing as the 200th anniversary of his defeat at Waterloo approaches – in June 2015. Watch out for many TV shows and […]
Why talent development has to be embedded into strategic objectives
Talent is an important differentiator for any company, but particularly for any organisation that values its reputation for customer service excellence. If achieving happy, satisfied customers is a goal, talent development has to be embedded into a company’s strategic objectives. It has to underline everything you do because training is about creating a mind set […]