Emotional intelligence

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Emotional intelligence Engagement Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Reflective practice Talent Wellbeing

Research insights for understanding employee needs

Evgeniya Blyznyuk April 26, 2024

Pay is not the only reason employees choose to stay in a role, writes Evgeniya Blyznyuk People professionals regularly face challenges related to employee wellbeing, engagement, retention, and satisfaction with […]...

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My whole self – creating psychologically safe cultures at work

Simon Blake April 9, 2024

Simon Blake on the importance of feeling valued and empowered to be our ‘whole self’ at work When I feel safe at work, I am me without worrying about whether I am being […]...

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Leadership in times of change: mastering emotional and political intelligence for influence

Steve Macaulay April 2, 2024

Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook provide an overview of enabling managerial success through EQ and PQ In times of instability or sudden and unexpected change, it becomes even more important […]...

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From conflict to connection: how empathy shapes effective leaders

Alexandra Efthymiades March 26, 2024

The ability to relate to others is more than a nice-to-have. It’s a powerful tool for successful leadership. Alexandra Efthymiades shares the tips you need Take a moment to think […]...

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Unlocking the power of neurodiversity

Steve Macaulay February 27, 2024

In this feature, Steve Macaulay looks at the benefits and importance of neurodiverse employees Every manager aims to make the best use of all the resources available so that their […]...

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Leveraging behavioural science to maximize learning engagement

Houra Amin January 24, 2024

Houra Amin shares lots of tips and ideas to really drive the engagement for your organisational learning One of the reasons organisations invest in learning and development is because well-designed […]...

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Change Coaching & mentoring Communication Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Goal setting Management Opinion Psychology

The pitfalls of positivity: a candid look at embracing our weaknesses

Mike Thackray January 18, 2024

Mike Thackray navigates the thin line between development and acceptance I’m not good at organising social events. I’ve tried it and I’ve just about managed when I’ve had to do, […]...

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Unlocking leadership excellence in troubling times

Dan Richards December 12, 2023

Beyond authority lies the heart of leadership—shared vision, personal accountability, and the ability to influence. This article from Dan Richards explores leadership responsibility, relationship-building, and investment for success Napoleon said […]...

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Learning from life: what I learnt from having a child move away to university

Michelle Parry-Slater October 11, 2023

Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on our lives as parents and asks if L&D do enough to support colleagues in the emotional roller-coaster of parenting For many parents, September marks a month […]...

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How to build social capital

Sally Tanski August 16, 2023

Sally Tanski explores the importance of leaders’ emotional intelligence in growing social capital If you’re a leader, or work with leaders, this situation may be familiar to you… You find […]...