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Leading through Change

Leading through Change

In the whirlwind of today's ever-evolving world, change is like that uninvited guest who insists on staying. Whether it's trying to keep up with new technologies, riding the rollercoaster of market shifts, or managing unforeseen crises, one thing is clear: effective...

Your clear communication checklist

Your clear communication checklist

Get your point across, hear what others have to say, and avoid conflict with these tips Leaders need to be heard, need to listen, and need to facilitate this process for their teams. Communication is essential to any smooth-running project. Here is a checklist to help...

What’s your leadership style?

What’s your leadership style?

Take our leadership quiz! Whether you’re an experienced leader with years supporting teams under your belt, or you’ve just stepped up into a new role, you will have a ‘style’. Take this quick quiz to see what leadership style you usually adopt, and how you can adapt...

When good workers resign from bad leaders

When good workers resign from bad leaders

It’s not you, it’s me. Ever given that sort of resignation? Told your boss you are too overwhelmed? Need better work/life balance? Want to seek opportunities elsewhere? When actually what you really wanted to say was, ‘It’s you, mate.’ Most people resigning will never...

Getting the best from your team

Getting the best from your team

Carrot or stick? That’s often the starting point for team leaders looking for the best way to motivate their team. Do you offer incentives for high performance? Juicy bonus-shaped carrots for example? Or do you drill down with the stick, making sure your people know...

How a good leader prepares their team for change

How a good leader prepares their team for change

It was Greek philosopher Heraclitus who said, ‘change is the only constant in life’ – and 2020 proved that beyond doubt. If there is one thing we can rely on, it is that the landscape of life will change, sometimes very rapidly. Change in the workplace can be...

Why should you choose a virtual course?

Why should you choose a virtual course?

Virtual courses are designed with the learner in mind, which makes them a convenient, comfortable and meaningful experience. Ongoing strides in technology have made learning via digital channels easier than ever before so it’s no wonder they’re quickly becoming the...

Face your finance fears

Face your finance fears

Did you leave school with your certificate under your arm, ready to tackle numbers at an advanced level? Or did you leave school relieved you’d never have to work out a percentage without a calculator again? If you’re in the latter group, you are not alone. In fact,...

Why a growth mindset sets you up for success

Why a growth mindset sets you up for success

You may have heard the term 'growth mindset' before, but do you really know what it means? It is often interpreted as people willing to learn, change or grow. This is true, but it is actually much more than that. Someone with a growth mindset believes that they can...

Don’t resign your future, invest in it

Don’t resign your future, invest in it

Last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million American workers quit their jobs each month. That means 47.8 million people in the US left work in 2021 – the biggest volume of resignations since records began in 2000 and a 12% increase on 2019’s...

Three ways to succeed at work

Three ways to succeed at work

We are already past the half-way mark of 2022, and it is time to reassess those New Year goals. What have you checked off the bucket list? Which goals have changed? What is still left to do? And do you have a plan? Don’t panic – we are here to help with three...

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