Engaging Effectively With Your Team
It can be a hard life leading a team. Team Leaders are strongly influenced by the whims of Senior Managers who demand unquestioning loyalty to strategy, and require them to implement policy and...
View ArticleAre your people getting ready to make their next move?
Recent studies* show that 67% of staff consider leaving their jobs because there is no opportunity for career progression. With a massive 34% of those interviewed stating that they don’t have any...
View ArticleIt's time to stop ignoring the facts
It seems perfectly obvious to me, as an L&D professional, that when someone is promoted into a management role there is quite a high chance that they will not have the skills or knowledge...
View ArticleWorking smarter together as a team
We all know the old adage, “work smarter, not harder”. Well, I have a different saying “Work smarter as a team and not harder as individuals”. Instead of being robotic in how I approach tasks, I try to...
View ArticleEstablishing a need for management development
In my last blog I questioned the sanity of anyone who was ignoring the obvious (in my opinion) fact, that new managers need all the help they can get if they are to be successful in their new role. I...
View ArticleFive things every new manager should know
Last week, a colleague, who was just about to take up her first management role, asked me for advice on management skills. “What do you think are the five most important things I should know on...
View ArticleThe difference between leadership and management
The question is often posed “What is the difference between leadership and management?”. There are a number of similarities between the two, mainly that in both roles you will be guiding one or more...
View ArticleTop tips for leaders – part one
Being a leader is a complex role. It’s about setting an example, determining a strategy, taking risks and keeping to your values. But it’s also about talent management, creating opportunities and...
View ArticleTop tips for leaders – part two
This is the second blog in my series listing the top 50 issues a leader has to consider (you can view the first one here). Being a leader is a complex role. It’s about setting an example, determining a...
View ArticleTop tips for leaders – part three
This is the third blog in my series listing the top 50 issues a leader has to consider (you can view the first and second one here). Being a leader is a complex role. It’s about setting an example,...
View ArticleTop tips for leaders – part four
This is the fourth blog in my series listing the top 50 issues a leader has to consider (you can view the first, second and third ones here). Being a leader is a complex role. It’s about setting an...
View ArticleTop tips for leaders – part five
This is the fifth and final blog in my series listing the top 50 issues a leader has to consider (you can view the first, second, third and fourth ones here). Being a leader is a complex role. It’s...
View ArticleReal story - Management Development Programme
Matt Henkes discusses his experience on the Management Development Programme, and how it has helped him improve his skills and knowledge to become a better manager. "You don’t always identify [stress]...
View ArticleReal story - Management Development Programme
Nicola Carroll discusses her experience on the Management Development Programme, and how it has helped her develop her skills having had no formal management training in the past. "Nobody says 'this is...
View ArticleWomen on Boards - Inspiring Women Live
Late last year, Bray Leino Learnings Director of Learning Solutions, Stephanie Morgan, spoke at Inspiring Women Live, focussing on the importance of Women on Boards and how to direct yourself to gain...
View ArticleAre you missing out on top talent?
Organisations throughout Europe could be missing out on top talent due to inflexibility in working practices. A recent report published by IPPR shows that two-thirds of women in the UK are unable to...
View ArticleDo you have the skills to be a manager?
Last week I talked about the ‘soft skills gap’ your employees may be facing, but now it’s time to take a look in the mirror and ask yourself, do you have the right skills for today’s demanding role in...
View ArticleWhat do John F. Kennedy and Jack Welch have in common?
Ever wondered what John F Kennedy and Jack Welch have in common? To put it simply they are both two fascinating characters who share a view on: Implementing learning from a leadership point of view I...
View ArticleThe quality of management in organisations
There is definitely a debate about the quality of management in organisations and what it can affect: morale, employee engagement, productivity rates and much more. But how bad is it really? People...
View ArticleShaping tomorrow’s leaders, today
Recent research* shows that over the next two years nearly half (48%) of organisations will be focussing on building futureproofed leadership teams. With middle management skills gaps becoming evident...
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