As a manager, you’ll often hear people saying you need to delegate more, as if it’s a switch you flick once and that’s that. But what that ignores is the responsive nature of management – that some people will need more support at different times…
The term ‘work-life balance’ gets thrown around a lot, probably even more so since the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in working from home. Without understanding it properly, it’s easy to feel like the obsession with work-life balance is woke nonsense for people who are…
Have you ever promoted a talented team member into their first management position and watched in horror as the person you valued so highly fails to make a success of the role? We often expect talented team members to be able to transition into management…
Management and leadership. Some people use these terms interchangeably, but there are some really key differences. Both are essential in a strong business, but where leadership is more of an artform, management is about putting the right practical systems in place to foster productivity and…
Executive Summary Conventional 1-day training courses often fall short because they fail to accommodate the diverse learning styles of participants. Effective learning requires active engagement, motivation, and a variety of learning formats that help learners absorb and retain information. A more effective solution involves offering…
(adapted from an article by Joanne Susi) “Work as if it doesn’t matter.” John Gray gave this advice in his book “How to Get What You Want, and Want What You Have.” When I first read this, I wondered how I could possibly do that…
“Learn to sow in the spring, or learn to beg in the Fall” Jim Rohn. Recognise the Season. There’s no doubt we’re approaching winter right now. High inflation, high interest rates and the constant threat of downturn in the economy. It’s important to remember that…
I worked for a while in a small town just outside London. Every day on my way to the hotel, I passed by a construction site where work was ongoing. Being someone who appreciates construction and has skills in bricklaying and house-building, I struck up…
“The world ain’t all about sunshine and rainbows.. Life is about how much you can take and keep moving forward” (Rocky Balboa) What gives us resilience? A sense of Control A sense of Purpose Enjoying the Challenge Having Confidence. A Sense of Control The…
