Category Coaching & mentoring

How is AI affecting employee learning and development? 

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Is AI the silver bullet for L&D? How can we take advantage and remain human? In this feature, Jo Cook looks at the evidence and shares her perspective The use of generative AI holds so much for so many people…

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What is executive coaching and how does it differ? 

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Executive coaching is more than one-to-one support; it’s a game-changer that drives real business impact. Zoé Lewis explains  The phrase ‘coaching’ is used to describe a broad spectrum of services. From mentoring to training to working with teams, people have…

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How to build an Olympic-level workplace with athlete-inspired training 

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Unlock peak performance with stretch assignments, diverse training methods and data-driven insights for your teams. Discover how with Rico Wyder When they parade along the River Seine for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the athletes taking part will…

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Leading with empathy: Managing mistakes in the workplace

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Encouraging communication around gaffes and oversights, with empathy and continuous improvement, is the leadership superpower says Ravinder Tulsiani Mistakes are inevitable in any organisation. They can range from minor errors to costly blunders, and how leaders respond to these mistakes…

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Tayloring learning: The supervision superpower 

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Feeling stuck and need a hero? Coach supervisors provide support and guidance to overcome challenges – capes are optional, writes Daniel Taylor  Picture the scene: you’re facing a challenge, unsure of where to turn or how to progress. You look…

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Best of both worlds: Leveraging AI and humans for coaching at scale 

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The future of coaching rests with those who can successfully blend artificial and human intelligence. Andy Chandler and Sam Isaacson explain  For several years now, the demand for coaching within organisations has been rising, with increasing expectations for personalised employee development…

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Fostering connection: The antidote to workplace loneliness

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A lack of connection at work has impact both for the organisation and the individual. Thom Dennis explores this and shares ways to improve A paradox has emerged in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven work environment: increased connectivity often leads to a…

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How does your business know that its coaching and mentoring investment is fit for purpose?

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Unlock the potential of coaching and mentoring with this checklist of insights and actionable steps from Diane Newell Coaching and mentoring can be powerful tools for developing a strong leadership culture and fostering personal and professional growth, in service of…

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Why mental health issues are on the rise and how to support your employees in a hybrid work environment

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Ravinder Tulsiani shares how to support people at work in challenging times In recent years, mental health issues have surged to the forefront of global health concerns, with an increasing number of individuals grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression,…

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Think Like a Coach – book review 

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Book: Think Like A CoachAuthor: Jude Sclater As an L&D practitioner, I am increasingly drawn to coaching – the methods, theories and advice. I truly believe this is a skill that benefits everyone. I am also passionate about helping first-time managers find…

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