Category Managing teams

Performance is human: Building a modern people strategy in the age of AI 

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As AI continues its massive transformation of the workplace, performance management must evolve too. Sidonie Viala shares how 360Learning has moved beyond rigid metrics to embrace coaching, autonomy and real-time learning. By prioritising people over process, the company is building…

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Generation numb: Why today’s workforce feels nothing at all

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Today’s workforce is emotionally checked out, overwhelmed by constant change and digital saturation. In this compelling call to action, Josh Cardoz urges organisations to break the cycle of disconnection and cynicism. Through purpose, friction and human connection, we can reignite…

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Growth through AI starts with your people, not platforms

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AI holds huge promise for business, but many workers feel overwhelmed. Cassandra MacDonald explores how organisations can bridge the gap between innovation and confidence by shifting the focus from technology tools to people. Communication, culture and capability are key to…

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Psychological safety isn’t soft: it’s the backbone of team performance

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Bullying in the workplace remains shockingly common, yet often overlooked. Dr. Britt Andreatta explains why psychological safety is essential for healthy, high-performing teams, and what leaders must do to create it. From team bonding to humility, the future of work…

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Putting teamwork front and centre: A guide for HR and L&D leaders

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Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore how HR and L&D professionals can create high-performing teams using proven models, practical strategies, and the human skills that bring them to life. This guide blends research, emotional intelligence, and real-world tools to build…

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Rewriting the leadership playbook: Why burnout is a system failure

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Burnout isn’t a flaw in individuals; it’s a warning light for broken systems. Mia Serra and Claudie Plen-McCormack argue that leadership and culture must evolve to prioritise inclusion, psychological safety and sustainable performance. Without structural change, well-being initiatives remain surface-level…

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The AI acceleration of careers: Why the next generation of managers will arrive sooner than we think

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AI is transforming early careers, not by eliminating them, but by accelerating them. John Schneider explores how companies like PwC are rethinking onboarding and leadership development, equipping new hires to supervise AI from day one. The challenge? Ensuring tomorrow’s leaders…

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Trust, talent and the tightrope of skip-level leadership

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Srideep Sarkar explores the complex, often overlooked role of skip-level managers. Far from being passive observers, they must balance influence with restraint, strategy with empathy. From avoiding the saviour complex to nurturing talent indirectly, this is a guide to leading…

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From slow lanes to sprints: how Agile transformed our L&D delivery

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Doubling output without burning out, Nassia Katroutsou shares how Agile project management reshaped her L&D team’s approach to course creation. Through clear preparation, sprint cycles and regular SME feedback, they boosted speed and quality, proving that with the right mindset,…

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Curiosity over assumption: decoding digital body language in teams

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Body language has always been tricky. Crossed arms, raised eyebrows, leaning in or looking away; all signals we interpret constantly, sometimes accurately, sometimes disastrously. Whilst we’ve had telecommunication for a long time, Covid transformed our work and learning spaces to…

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