Management

7 Minutes

Change Coaching & mentoring Collaboration Communication Conflict resolution Features For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Management Managing teams

7 people management tips for first-time managers

Mendy Slaton 13 January 2025

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 […]...

5 Minutes

Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Features For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Leadership Management Organisational development Psychology

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

Jo Cook 9 January 2025

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 […]...

6 Minutes

Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Features For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Management Psychology Reflective practice Wellbeing

The power of imperfection: Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth

Steve Macaulay 12 December 2024

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. […]...

4 Minutes

Business and industry Change Culture For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Future of work Leadership Management Managing teams Mental health Opinion Wellbeing

We’re all in this together: Senior management and mental health in the workplace

Daniel Shore 14 November 2024

Effective leadership training must go beyond technical skills, incorporating soft skills like listening and empathy – Daniel Shore explains why these are key to building resilient, supportive teams Mental health […]...

7 Minutes

Business and industry Coaching & mentoring Features For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For people managers Leadership Management Mental health Wellbeing

We spend billions on leadership development – so why are employees still stressed?

Laura Ashley-Timms 8 October 2024

Changing how people are managed is critical for improving employee wellbeing and increasing workplace engagement. Dominic Ashley-Timms and Laura Ashley-Timms share the strategies that can make a real difference According to […]...

3 Minutes

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) For new to L&D Leadership Management Opinion Skills Talent

Empowering emerging leaders: Tips for a successful transition

Sarah Henson 7 October 2024

With the right mix of L&D support, you can help new managers become effective leaders, writes Sarah Henson Stepping into a managerial role for the first time is a significant […]...

4 Minutes

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Features For new to L&D Leadership Management Managing teams

Strengthening the backbone: Manager training is crucial for organisational health

René Janssen 20 September 2024

Helping managers thrive is essential for team engagement and organisational success. René Janssen explains how comprehensive training provides the tools to address today’s challenges When you’re a manager, the pressure […]...

7 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Change Coaching & mentoring Creativity & innovation Culture Digital literacy & digital poverty Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Future of work Management Strategy Technology

How is AI affecting employee learning and development?

Jo Cook 20 August 2024

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 […]...

5 Minutes

Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Leadership Management Managing teams Strategy Talent

Maximise investment in your line managers with an enabling environment

Steve Macaulay 14 August 2024

Line managers are pivotal to business success – support them to boost performance and drive impact with these tips from Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan Why do line managers matter […]...

5 Minutes

Business and industry Change Coaching & mentoring Communication Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity Engagement Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers Management Managing teams Mental health Psychology Talent Teams Technology Wellbeing

Fostering connection: The antidote to workplace loneliness

Thom Dennis 26 June 2024

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 […]...