Management

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

Paul Matthews 25 June 2025

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 […]...

4 Minutes

Communication For experienced L&D professionals For HR For new to L&D For people managers Management Opinion Wellbeing

Clear, kind and real: How to make communication count

Jo henwood 24 June 2025

Your communication skills can go from clunky to clear with just a few tweaks. From knowing what kind of chat you’re really having to handling tricky moments with empathy, it’s […]...

10 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Features For HR For senior L&D Leadership Management Managing teams

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

Sara Hope 28 April 2025

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 […]...

4 Minutes

Business and industry Employment Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Future of work Management Opinion Talent

One in four UK workers plan to quit in 2025: Learning is your retention strategy

Aisling MacNamara 1 April 2025

📉 Retention crisis ahead! With hiring costs soaring and UK workers quitting at record rates, businesses can’t afford to lose talent. 💡 Aisling MacNamara reveals how investing in learning and development keeps employees […]...

5 Minutes

Change Coaching & mentoring Collaboration Communication Conflict resolution Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Education and skills Emotional intelligence Employment 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 Future of work Health and social care Management Managing teams Mental health Neuroscience Psychology Science, technology and research Talent Wellbeing

ADHD isn’t the problem—being misunderstood is

Steve Ollington 27 March 2025

🧠✨ Steve Ollington explores how misunderstanding shapes the lives of people with ADHD—from school to retirement. 🚀 Despite their strengths, many face barriers at work, in relationships, and beyond. The […]...

6 Minutes

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 Leadership Management Managing teams

Leadership showdown: The devil of a manager wears Prada

Steve Macaulay 14 March 2025

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 […]...

4 Minutes

Assessment Feedback For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Management Opinion Reflective practice

How performance reviews can fuel curiosity and enable growth

Paul Heath 10 March 2025

Ditch the dull reviews: spark curiosity, lift spirits and help your team grow and thrive with these tips from Paul Heath Managing employee performance is an essential part of any […]...

4 Minutes

Coaching & mentoring Collaboration Communication For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Management Opinion

Struggling with trust at work? Blame ‘attachment theory’

John Perry 3 March 2025

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 […]...

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Conflict resolution 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 Management Managing teams Opinion Reflective practice

Managers: Are you fuelling conflict in your team?

Anna Shields 27 February 2025

Calling all fixers, ostriches and bureaucrats, it’s time to try the owl approach to management – Anna Shields explains A recent CIPD study found that managers could inadvertently be fuelling […]...

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 […]...