Had enough of managers who are too busy to care? It’s time to build a coaching culture
A good workplace culture is arguably more important than ever before. Workplaces where managers are just too busy to focus on their people is a huge problem for organisations. Could a coaching culture be the answer?
Winners announced for Culture Pioneer Awards 2023
Who are the winners of the 2023 Culture Pioneer Awards? Read on to discover who went home with the trophies for their exceptional achievements in organisational culture change…
Cultivating a growth mindset: Essential advice for progressive CLOs
The value of continuous learning and improvement can’t be overstated. In order to foster an organisational culture that values learning and adaptability, adopting a growth mindset can be a transformative first step.
It’s time to stop playing the Blame Game
We need to replace blame with accountability and this means taking stock of accountability best practices, all of which can be found above the line. So, where exactly is this line and how do we go about getting above it?
From career paths to talent pathways: How should we respond to the changing face of work?
What does the label of ‘talent’ actually mean? We need to view talent from the perspective that everyone has inherent skills and capabilities and the potential to learn, grow and develop and take a new view of talent development and talent pathways.
Are you supporting your imposter syndrome sufferers?
Beverley Sunderland discusses actions managers and leaders can take to identify and support employees suffering with imposter syndrome.
International Women’s Day 2024: Nine stories of female empowerment
To celebrate International Women’s Day, and explore this year’s theme of Inspire Inclusion, we share moments of female empowerment among nine women in the people profession.
Leadership development: What you’re doing wrong and how to fix it
How to create leadership training that works for everyone.
A practical guide to ethical leadership: How is it actually done?
Where we could spend hours talking about leading ethically (conceptual), how do we actually do it (experiential) and how do we know we’re leading ethically? Karen Liebenguth shares a robust guide for leaders who want to lead with wisdom and compassion.
Social mobility and the myriad faces of invisible barriers
What are the invisible barriers getting in the way of social mobility? Inclusion specialist Joanne Lockwood examines the insidious nature of traditional meritocracy and how organisations can shift towards more equitable practices for performance, development and advancement.
So, what is your job?
Executive coach, Matt Somers, breaks down the issue of accountability into an explanation we can all understand…
Mastering business alignment: A strategic guide for today’s chief learning officers
Cathy Hoy provides a detailed business alignment guide for Chief Learning Officers.
Are there zombies in your leadership programme?
Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch are here to help you ensure zombie notions aren’t undermining your leadership programmes.
The red flags of a toxic culture: Lessons from the Post Office and other scandals
The recent Post Office scandal in the UK serves as a poignant illustration that when there are significant culture and leadership issues in the workplace, there will be countless red flags and opportunities that are missed, but the truth is invariably known to someone.
Learning how to give candid feedback
To be an effective leader you need to accept the responsibility of delivering constructive feedback, however uncomfortable it may be.
Rethinking Management Development: Broadening our approach for 2024
Organisational development experts Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch provide three pivotal areas to re-evaluate and enrich management development strategies in 2024.
Three principles for organisational learning in 2024
L&D expert Nigel Paine shares his three fundamental beliefs on organisational learning in the hope it may help you articulate your own L&D principles to guide you through 2024 (and beyond).
Management, coaching and self-fulfilling prophecies
Matt Somers delves into Douglas McGregor’s theories on human work motivation and management.
Top ten New Year’s resolutions for managers
To start 2024 with purpose, Serenity in Leadership CEO Thom Dennis looks at the potential managerial pitfalls that need to be avoided in 2024…
Three ways to overcome unconscious leadership fears
How can we enable leaders to conquer their fears and create a higher-performing work environment? Leadership expert Margot Faraci shares key insights.