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Six leadership essentials for a changed world: From the legacy of Andrew Kakabadse

Steve Macaulay 29 August 2025
Professor Andrew Kakabadse’s leadership insights remain vital for today’s HR and L&D professionals. Drawing from decades of research and consultancy experience, Steve Macaulay distils six essential principles that equip leaders […]...
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Assessment Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Features For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Leadership Talent

Build a future-ready leadership pipeline with targeted development

Steve George 26 August 2025
Steve George argues that developing senior leaders takes strategic, tailored support. Drawing on CIPD insights, he outlines how coaching, real-world stretch assignments, and structured feedback build resilience, agility and judgement. […]...
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Collaboration Delivering learning & training Engagement Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For new to L&D For senior L&D Teams

Meetings that spark commitment, not eye-rolls

Laura Thomson-Staveley 22 August 2025
When facilitated badly, leadership gatherings waste time and money. Facilitated well, they create energy, commitment and momentum. Laura Thomson-Staveley shares her fabulous toolkit for turning meetings into engines of collaboration. […]...
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Training could turn whistle-blowers into culture changers

Paul O’Donnell 21 August 2025
Whistleblowing is becoming more common, but many organisations still fail to handle it effectively. Dispute resolution expert Paul O’Donnell argues that managers need better training to distinguish between grievances and […]...
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