In need of software tool for in-field trainers
I'm fairly new on this what seems to be very interesting platform. I'm Training Mgr. in a CE company and head of all our trainers across the globe. We train our retailers online (through an LMS) and face-to-face by going on-site. I have great insight in what's happining on the LMS (as that's one of the […]
The man who saved Britain: six leadership lessons from F. D. Roosevelt
Changing the opinions of others and bringing them on side with your plans and policies is key to success as a leader. On 4th March 1933, FD Roosevelt became president and led America through the Great Depression and WW2. From an America intent on isolationism, Roosevelt engineered support for British war efforts and a more […]
What exactly is wrong with Boards?
Blaire Palmer is CEO of That People Thing, a consultancy dedicated to inspiring leaders in fast-paced, ambitious businesses to drive change in their organisations in partnership with their people. Blaire has been described as a "secret weapon", a "business muse" and "that lady who does the leadership and team stuff". She is a regular guest […]
Unpicking Angela Merkel’s ‘connected’ leadership style
For many years, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has had a reputation for being cautious. But her response to the refugee crisis has shown her to be a bold and very connected leader. What attributes have placed her at the centre of the world stage? Angela Merkel has led Germany for ten years and has long […]
Implementing leadership strategies
The world is on the cusp of a fourth Industrial Revolution. So says the World Economic Forum in a report entitled The Future of Jobs. According to the report the combination of hardware development, robotics and massive computing power will expand information technology way beyond its current software remit. In the process there will be […]
Innovation is about optimisation, not control
What is innovation? I’m probably preaching to the converted here but over my time as a thought leader and strategic advisor on innovation I’ve received a surprising variety of answers to that simple question. I’ve been told that innovation is the preserve of the few who inhabit the R&D department and therefore nothing to do […]
How can we extend the reach of L&D?
David James is a seasoned Talent Management, Learning & OD leader with more than 15 years of experience in the field. Until recently, David was Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company’s EMEA region and has since joined Looop.co as Learning Strategist. 2015 was a big year for mobile – and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]