Category Leadership

Leadership showdown: The devil of a manager wears Prada

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From fierce to friendly. How different leadership styles shape careers, workplace culture and business success – by Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan This article explores how different leadership styles work in various contexts, why some are more accepted by employees…

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Unleash the Inner CEO – book review 

An insightful read that encourages embracing change and harnessing the power of leadership for success – reviewed by Gaëlle Watson  Book: Unleash the Inner CEO – Make distributed leadership a reality Author: Jeremy Blain Beyond the title of leadership, this book…

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Struggling with trust at work? Blame ‘attachment theory’

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Anxious, avoidant or secure? Our early attachments shape how we connect and communicate at work – but coaching helps rebuild trust and foster healthier workplace relationships, writes John Perry  Attachment theory, a concept introduced by British psychologist John Bowlby, provides…

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Organizational Learning Communities – book review 

Practical, insightful and inspiring, this go-to guide is packed with fresh ideas and real-world strategies – Peter Plumlee reviews essential reading for L&D professionals, team leaders and anyone seeking smarter collaboration  Book: Organizational Learning Communities – Empowering social learning and…

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What trends will shape training and HR for financial services in 2025? 

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From bridging generational divides to closing skills gaps, Paul Butler explores financial services training challenges It’s hard to say whether financial services (FS) firms will think of 2024 fondly in years to come. The sector has faced a significant number…

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TJ interviews: Director of People & Culture, Christina Gialleli 

This chat covers the connection between growth mindset, leadership development, AI use and business performance Training Journal: What is a growth mindset and how is it linked to revenue growth?  Christina Gialleli: According to psychologist Carol Dweck, a growth mindset…

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Will it work for us? How to assess and implement new organisational strategies 

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Do you select Agile? Six Sigma? How do encourage change? Steve Macaulay shares his insight From Six Sigma to Lean, Agile, and employee engagement1, many strategies promise to transform organisations by improving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction, and ensuring employees…

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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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The power of imperfection: Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth 

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Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore resilience through Kintsugi – and finding gold after a setback In everyday work situations, it is unrealistic to expect that everything goes to plan. More and more managers acknowledge the need to build the…

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Fostering a culture of motivation in the workplace to help employees and organisations thrive 

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Thriving organisations start with inspired people. Empower employees by listening, learning and creating meaningful culture – Grace French explains People development professionals and business leaders alike face an extraordinarily challenging landscape, battling stubbornly high inflation, interest rates, skills shortages and the…

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