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Although we can’t quite believe where the time has gone, Monkey Puzzle is 15 years old this month. Much has changed in the world of learning and development, if not the world itself. In the same year we launched in 2007, a young senator called Barack Obama was announcing his…

So much has been written and researched on the topic of leadership, so many models and theories now exist. What makes a good leader or a bad one? It’s a subjective view. We think much of the focus of leadership development misses the point. It’s not about what leadership is,…

We all know that teams and individuals work better when they have the freedom to speak up, sharing their ideas, questions, concerns or even mistakes freely, without fear of punishment or humiliation. Psychological safety has become a widely used term, largely thanks to Amy Edmondson’s brilliant research and work in…

Our previous article looked at how to get the most from Leadership Development. We covered the reasons for investing in leadership development, the scenarios where it’s needed and ultimately, how to make sure it works for both leaders and their organisations. This month we are getting into the detail as we explore…

Being a leader or technical expert might carry a leadership title, but that doesn’t mean the team will align. So how do you actually lead and take your people with you? By becoming the confident and engaging leader that others choose to follow. In this article we look at the…

You are in a leadership position, but it’s your ability to bring your people with you that will see your visions become reality. So, how can you get the right response from your people at a time when it matters more than ever? In our view, much relies on a…

It’s one thing to know you want change to take place, it’s another to see that change become reality. Awareness is only the start, you need to be able to take action – congruent, consistent and real action. And if you are a leader, you’ll only see the change you…

As we close another turbulent year in the world of work, it is increasingly clear that the biggest challenge for organisations next year will be retaining their exceptional people. We started to read about the ‘great resignation’ in the summer with research from Microsoft predicting that up to 40% of…

Despite the pressures of the pandemic on home and work-life, especially impacting on mental health, new research finds that actual take up of wellbeing programmes is running at 23%. (HBR/Gartner 2021). This is despite much higher numbers of employees admitting to mental health issues. It’s clearly in everyone’s interest to…

Burnout has been one of the most talked about organisational topics throughout the pandemic. As business and government press for a return to office life, the organisations that stand the best chance of successfully managing burnout will be those that recognise what has happened to their people while they’ve been…