Category Collaboration

Letting go of your agenda: How Open Space Technology helped us co-create an exceptional event

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Ever wished your training or events had more personal spark? Phil Walsh shares his approach to making any experience more connected When we began planning a forum, we were eager to explore new ways to tap into the collective intelligence…

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Taking team collaboration to the next level: Tips for lifting your team’s foot off the brake

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Successful teams play two games: a sharp outer game, driven by a strong inner game – Rob Shaw shows you how to win at both  Discovering what may be getting in the way of your team’s effectiveness can’t be left…

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Case study: How ‘Time in Other People’s Shoes’ transformed collaboration

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Building understanding and connection between differing teams can be a challenge, but this approach made an impact To make sure it continues to puts people and customers at the heart of everything it does, Stiltz Homelifts created the innovative Time in…

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7 people management tips for first-time managers

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If you are new to managing people, Mendy Slaton shares insights to improve your approach Some people are born to be managers, and others have management thrust upon them. In fact, a 2023 study by CMI found that a staggering…

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Six New Year resolutions for a successful people strategy in 2025

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Get insights from six leading thinkers and innovators that ensure your teams thrive amid disruption Another year is on the horizon and yet again economic challenges, a rapidly evolving workforce and new technologies look to disrupt the way we operate.…

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Gen Z talent, productivity and potential unlocked with three keys 

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Coaching, skill development and a collaborative workplace culture helps Gen Z thrive and boost productivity – Katie Mahony explains  Generation Z face some unique pressures stepping into the workplace. According to a 2023 Gallup report, Gen Z workers show higher levels…

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Facilitate and flourish: The beauty of being present

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Listen deeply, tune into the energy and let go – transformative facilitation tips from Fiona McBride I live in the UK near Brighton and, when I can, I make sure I get myself to the seafront. It’s a lovely place…

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Flipping the script: Collaborative innovation and problem solving for HR Leaders

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What is the unconference advantage? It’s action-based learning and designing your own active event experience – Ben Waldman tells us more Imagine you could flip the traditional conference format on its head: Rather than having to sit through various predefined…

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A week in the life of: A Learning Community Manager

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Being a Community Manager is a full-time role, with technical and topic talent needed – as Sheridan Webb explains Learning socially, as part of a community is not only an enjoyable way to learn, it’s also pretty effective! But unless…

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A week in the life of: A Leadership Development Manager

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What’s involved in contemporary leadership development? Andy McConville shares about training, support and other responsibilities I’m one of the lucky ones, I really love my job. It’s fair to say that Leadership Capability isn’t often recognised, let alone invested in,…

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