Blog tag: encouragement
Practical L&D strategies for the big people issues
Despite the optimism that comes with a new year, we can’t escape the fact that 2023 is going to be another time of uncertainty with a recession looming. Post-pandemic there are new challenges for our organisations and their leaders to contend with. With all the effort that’s gone into just…
Inspirational leadership – it’s all about the human touch
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…
How to retain your exceptional people – strategy tips for 2022
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…
Return to work leadership priorities – wherever you’ll be based
Could it be that predictions about the end of office life have been a little premature? New YouGov research shows a sizeable percentage of the UK wants a return to office life just as it used to be before the pandemic. With lockdown restrictions lifting, the topic of exactly where…
Are the problems caused by unconscious bias really solvable?
Is it really possible to solve unconscious bias in organisations? We are often asked this question. We commonly team up with specialists in diversity, equity and inclusion to assist in cultural change programmes designed to do just this. So yes, we believe there are ways to address and manage unconscious…
The CEO wellbeing dilemma. I care about my staff but also want to see fast results – what can I do?
This is a common dilemma we hear from many excellent CEOs. They are stuck in a conflict between caring for their staff and wanting them to deliver. That’s probably why we are often asked ‘What is the sweet spot where people are performing at their best without negative consequences for…
How to help innovative and creative people sustain high performance
How do you maintain pace and quality of work, without burning out your staff? It’s a concern expressed by many people we work with in innovative, creative, and high pressured environments. You’ll recognise the scenario… Intense periods of work followed by periods of low quality output when people are stressed…