How do the stories we tell influence the coaching culture we get?
Negative stories can kill company culture while those that resonate help shape positive experiences
Nine ways to stop working mums from walking out the door
A recent report busts the myth that women don’t want to go back to work after having children. But business barriers are getting in their way.
British Army leadership: 7 workplace applications
The British Army leadership code is a compilation of battle-tested tested leadership and management practices which have a basis in academic study and are supported as being effective by undeniable evidence from history. But how are they relevant to you? In this post I will go through each of the seven army leadership practices (remembered […]
Why managers are failing to coach teams
Research from Huthwaite International shows ineffective coaching practices dominate among managers and their teams. How can we tackle this?
Why burnout is a learning and development issue
Tanya Boyd discusses the issue of burnout in the workplace and argues why it is an area of concern for learning and development.
Why forward-thinking leaders need to adopt different vantage points
Leaders need to start capitalising on the unique positions that they find themselves in.
Stop ridiculing order-takers in learning and development
L&D professionals need to shake off the stigma of being order-takers, says Sheridan Webb.
‘In the moment’ coaching: How can managers encourage it and what are the benefits?
Future-proof employees’ careers by training managers to use this powerful coaching method
Training resource – Effective Delegation
Over the next couple of days, I will be posting a resource that can be used to deliver an introductory training course on effective delegation to new and first-time managers. The resource titled Introducing Effective Delegation will be posted in parts. The resource will have both virtual and face-to-face versions but I will post just the virtual […]
Human-centred leadership
Does male competitiveness lead to better grades?
Men’s tendency to welcome competition more than women, and their more positive view of accounting studies lead to them getting better results in accountancy exams than females, new research from Aalto University School of Business reveals. The study, conducted by professors Jari Huikku, Emma-Riikka Myllymäki, and Hannu Ojala, looked into the motivations of first-year university […]
The Consciousness of The Great Resignation
In this powerful little piece, Neil Seligman, The Conscious Professional speaks to the deeper streams of awareness that may be inspiring The Great Resignation. Seems like a lot of people decided to quit their job in the last 12 months. Put down to factors ranging from covid-related health concerns, the struggle of parenting and […]
Five reflective questions for embarking on a new year of learning
The transition from one year to the next has many of us beginning to reflect on where we have been during the last 12 months and where we want to get to in the coming ones. Graham Gibbs’ model of reflection refers to this as retrospective reflection and prospective reflection – it’s something that we […]
Why management development is critical for your 2022 L&D strategy
Bad team management, mistrust and poor communication are priority issues that need eliminating in 2022. How can L&D tackle this?
Do I Need Workers’ Comp for Remote Workes?
In short, yes. As the world has quickly changed in light of the rise of Covid-19, most of us are working from home and this is one of the top questions we’re hearing from our policyholders. Remote and telecommuting workers are typically covered under workers’ compensation laws if the injury arises out of and […]
Adjusting the lens: How L&D can support junior talent with hybrid working
How can L&D help develop the right leadership mindset to facilitate a hybrid working culture for the youngest members of the organisation?
How can L&D help managers develop a success mindset?
Managing people effectively is about much more than how well managers can do their own job. So what can L&D do to help develop a mindset for success?
15 powerful ways leaders can increase their integrity and build trust
Are the leaders in your organisation modelling authenticity, integrity, and trust? Mike Horne looks at 15 ways your leadership teams can model these behaviours
Strategic Alignment of Learning Programmes
Strategic alignment, which aligns learning programmes with the business needs and objectives, is universally considered among the top challenges for learning and development professionals. Strategic alignment involves starting with the end in mind, determining the performance objectives of the learning programmes, and then designing and delivering training to achieve those specific objectives. To master strategic […]
Can executives learn from the esports industry?
Earlier this month, the first-ever esports gym was announced to be opening in Japan. The space will be a place for all gamers whether they are a professional or an amateur, to improve their game, and seek advice and guidance from professional players, according to the Esports gym owners. Though many may see this Esports […]
