Category Leadership

Six leadership essentials for a changed world: From the legacy of Andrew Kakabadse

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Professor Andrew Kakabadse’s leadership insights remain vital for today’s HR and L&D professionals. Drawing from decades of research and consultancy experience, Steve Macaulay distils six essential principles that equip leaders to thrive in a complex, unpredictable world. These lessons demand…

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Build a future-ready leadership pipeline with targeted development

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Steve George argues that developing senior leaders takes strategic, tailored support. Drawing on CIPD insights, he outlines how coaching, real-world stretch assignments, and structured feedback build resilience, agility and judgement. He shows why needs-led design, multi-tier pathways and succession planning…

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The leadership shift: What truly matters to Europe’s C-suite and L&D leaders

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Leadership development is becoming a strategic priority for European organisations navigating digital, cultural, and economic change. Toru Takahashi explores how L&D is shifting from content delivery to capability building, urging C-suite leaders to rethink traditional models and prepare for a…

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When reviews backfire: How smart managers turn damage into growth

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Appraisals gone wrong can leave employees feeling anxious, rejected and disengaged. Drawing on psychological insights, Srideep Sarkar and Anu Sarkar explain how managers can navigate these moments with care. Learn how to rebuild trust, restore confidence and transform even the…

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The myth of leadership versus management: Why the best managers do both 

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Too often, leadership and management are treated as opposing forces. But what if the real value lies in knowing how and when to switch between them? Paul Matthews explores how modern managers can blend both to get results without the…

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Human before leader: Rethinking leadership for a new world of work 

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Think leadership is just about performance? Think again. Sara Hope and Emily Cosgrove show how empathy, connection and courageous conversations are helping leaders ditch the old-school playbook for a new approach.   With research-backed results and real-world impact, human-centred leadership…

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Embracing cultural humility: A dynamic shift in leadership 

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🌍 Cultural competence is out – cultural humility is in! True inclusive leadership isn’t about mastering diversity but embracing lifelong learning.  💡 Dr Lesley Aitcheson explores how shifting to cultural humility fosters respect, trust and meaningful connections in today’s workplaces. 🚀 Lead with humility, thrive…

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Leadership at every level: How trust sparks transformation

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🔓 Unlock the true potential of your workforce 💡 Too often, rigid structures stifle creativity and initiative. When you empower employees with trust, autonomy, and ownership, they step up as proactive leaders. 🚀 Self-accountability, collaboration, and innovation flourish—driving growth for…

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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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