Blog tag: leadership

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…

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…

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…

Once again, Gareth Southgate is winning plaudits for his leadership style. And this time, it’s taken England all the way to the final of Euro 2020. While his famous waistcoat from the World Cup 2018 has been dropped, there’s been no change in the effectiveness of Southgate’s leadership, both off…

The Covid-19 pandemic dramatically altered the blog content covered by Monkey Puzzle across 2020. Many of our additional articles addressed the impact of the virus on the mental health of the workforce, and with good reason. It affected everyone, at all levels, both inside and outside of work. With the…

We are often asked how we know when someone is ready for personal development. Of course, people can develop at any point in their lives, but people often want to know how they can be sure it will be worth it and if they’ll get the most out of it.…

Even before the outbreak of Covid-19 and the global pandemic, workplace anxiety was gaining recognition as a significant issue for organisations to manage. Mental health charity MIND reported that 1 in 6 workers are dealing with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, or stress. These conditions can stop people…

For a sector so dependent on the productivity and engagement of its people, the tech sector has always been at the centre of a paradox – technical people aren’t known for being natural people managers. As a tech leader that puts you at disadvantage, especially when there’s a huge amount…

Coaching is such a broadly used term it’s hard for people selecting coaching or experiencing coaching to know what to look for – or for some to understand why they are receiving it. Indeed, when we are training coaches, they often report experiencing mixed reactions from the people they are…

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…