Most people want feedback. The people who don’t want feedback often really need feedback. “How am I getting on?” “Am I good at my job?” “What do my colleagues think of me?” “Do my customers rate me?” “What does my boss think of me?” “Do my employees respect me?” “How can I improve?” They’re all… Read More »
How to create meaning through building a motivating context that gives direction and motivates people to perform. Purpose is all about building a motivating organisational context which gives people a sense of meaningful direction at both the business and corporate level. Key to this strategic development is clear organisational goals. What You need Work with senior management or project… Read More »
Why do some ideas stick and others fall by the way-side? E-learning has been a natural progression for training provision. Leading on from classroom sessions to distance learning, from one-to-one coaching to self-help manuals, the next step was to make learning available electronically either online or offline. E-learning has had mixed results. Where it has… Read More »
Leading in troubled times is a common business theme at present, with the usual emphasis on charismatic, hugely successful entrepreneurs telling us (it’s always telling) how we should be doing things differently. However, we thought we would offer a different perspective on how anyone in your organisation can add significant value by demonstrating leadership behaviour.… Read More »
Organisations spend a lot of money on learning and development, most of it going on training and the purchase learning resources. Often the investment is a good one in that well designed, practical and effective learning interventions are chosen. However we’re increasingly talking to organisations that find themselves with more learning resources than they know… Read More »
Peter Honey and Alan Mumford are best known for their definitions of learning styles. Knowing your learning style can also help avoid repeating mistakes by undertaking activities that strengthen other styles, for example, if you tend to “jump in at the deep end”, consider spending time reflecting on experiences before taking action. Below are definitions… Read More »
E-learning can be a great way to provide employees with the knowledge and skills they need to improve their performance now and in the future. The best e-learning offers users an interesting and engaging approach which matches the specific learning needs of their business. Unfortunately creating e-learning from scratch can be a time consuming business.… Read More »
Developing the people who work in your business is a good idea. People often feel they should be providing learning opportunities across the business but budget and time restrictions mean they feel limited in what they can offer and who to. We’ve found that the employees who get most out of learning are those who… Read More »
Boots have been hitting the headlines over the last week with their Protect and Perfect anti-aging moisturiser. People have queued outside the stores early in the morning to snap up new supplies following positive publicity. Creating a buzz has created a demand for the product that simply wouldn’t have existed. Moisturiser sales as a whole… Read More »
The British Cycling Team put in a spectacular performance at this year’s World Track Championships. The medal haul included seven golds, three of them for Vicky Pendleton. Meanwhile Nicole Cooke looks to be laying the groundwork for another World Cup win. Britain’s cyclists are outstanding (and proficient). Meanwhile the British teams seem to be doing… Read More »
We’ve been out and about working with clients over the last year, and 2007 looks set to be just as busy. As businesses are increasingly working across national and even continental boundaries, we’re noticing that employees are far more relaxed about working with colleagues from very different backgrounds. Diversity is becoming for many people a… Read More »
The four major Styles of Learning are defined as: The Activist StylePeople who favour an “Activist” style like to be “doing” and have a desire to get the task and project done – now. Possess a strong need to involve themselves deeply in the particular activity or subject of study under review, they enjoy the… Read More »
All of our Courses are now CPD Accredited (Continuing Professional Development). The world in which all professionals practice is changing. Global competition has never been more intense, clients are more demanding and technology offers new ways of working. The knowledge base of the professionals and of the sectors in which they operate has also increased.… Read More »
Organisations are increasingly taking on a global feel. This newsletter will go to customers around the world, all of whom are facing issues of how to get the most from their people, how to organise themselves to perform better, and how to attract, grow and retain talented people. Yet very often different approaches are used… Read More »
The worse the figures are the more you should analyse them (see how in point two). Avoiding bad news is never a good idea. The better your figures are the more you should assume it’s temporary. Try to identify the reasons why you are succeeding, try to see the reasons why and when it might… Read More »