How’s your communication?
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw. Few of us would dispute that...
Why PQ matters more than IQ and EQ
A blog by Shirzad Chamine Daniel Goleman made a compelling and accurate case nearly two decades ago that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) was more...
Four steps to take care of your mental health
A guest blog by Dr. Adrienne Green Emotions are hardly ever simple. Most often we experience mixed emotions, and this can lead us to feel confused...
The change is digital, the people may not be – supporting digital change
Most people would agree that nothing ever really stays the same – change is an ongoing process. But fair to say that thanks to the coronavirus...
Learning & Development – what does 2021 hold?
January. Traditional time for looking ahead, planning, strategising… and while we may look back on January 2020 with nostalgia – few had any idea...
What is it that makes urgency so attractive?
One of the most famous (and well-used) time management tools is Stephen Covey’s urgent/important matrix, in which: URGENT = something which...
Stepping up – the first-time manager
We’ve all had a bad boss at some point, maybe more than one. But what happens when you become the boss or, at least, a boss? In terms of changes...
How is the new normal shaping up for Learning & Development?
As the end of the year approaches, the country pendulums in and out of lockdown, further extensions are made to the furlough scheme, and everyone...
First-time management – a change in attitude
That transition to manager from non-manager is probably one of the biggest changes you’ll make in your working life. Usually, you’re working in...
Managing remote meetings
Managing meetings can be an art – all those personalities, chafing against the agenda, some desperate to push their personal hobby-horse, others...
What senior leaders can learn from master wildlife trackers
A guest blog by Grant Ashfield Reading time: 3:30s Many of us are now working from home. It’s an uncertain and difficult time for everyone. Less...
Staying honest with the Ladder of Inference
Honest conversations are important in a smoothly-functioning workplace. Whether it’s feedback, a team meeting, a project planning session, etc...