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Why your brainstorming sessions fail: How to unlock your team’s true creative potential

Discover how strategies like daydreaming breaks, eliminating groupthink, and BrainSprinting can boost your team’s creativity with Chris Griffiths and Caragh Medlicott  In an ideal world, brainstorming sessions would always be […]...
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Navigating zero-hours contract regulations: What UK employers and workers need to know 

Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers’ rights includes a reshaping of zero-hours work regulations. Pete Taylor offers his perspective on the proposed changes   As October progresses, the recruitment and […]...
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TJ interviews: Cognitive neuroscientist and C-suite mentor Dr Lynda Shaw

How can leaders use neuroscience and psychology to improve business? Dr Lynda Shaw shares insights from her expertise in cognitive neuroscience and psychology and experiences as an adventurer in Antarctica […]...
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Bringing L&D to centre stage: How improv elevated the learning experience 

Neil Mullarkey’s theatre improvisation techniques prepare leaders for the unpredictable nature of real-world business interactions – all while boosting the impact of the L&D function  For learning and development professionals, standing out in […]...
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Facilitate and flourish: The role of communities for professional growth

Explore how shared learning, nurturing connections, and active contribution in communities can boost professional growth with Fiona McBride In my last post, I shared how the changing season can serve […]...
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From holiday relaxation to work reality: Ease your return to the office routine 

Struggling to settle back into work after a holiday? Try these strategies to maximise productivity. Lesley Cooper has your three-step plan   As your much-anticipated holiday comes to an end, […]...
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