Category Teams

From tasks to talent: Turning offices into learning incubators

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For Gen Z, the office is both a learning space as well as a workplace, one where culture is absorbed through proximity and observation. Being intentional with desk placement, open-plan design and varied zones for focus, collaboration and private mentoring…

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Turning AI into your company’s brain for stronger knowledge sharing and communication

AI is fast becoming the connective tissue of modern organisations. From remote corporate teams to factory floors, smarter knowledge sharing is now a competitive advantage. Used well, AI can break down silos, speed up communication and turn scattered information into shared intelligence. Shinichiro Nakamura reveals how…

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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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Meetings that spark commitment, not eye-rolls

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When facilitated badly, leadership gatherings waste time and money. Facilitated well, they create energy, commitment and momentum. Laura Thomson-Staveley shares her fabulous toolkit for turning meetings into engines of collaboration. From Liberating Structures to visible accountability, she shows how skilled…

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More than survival mode: L&D’s role in building true resilience

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In challenging times, L&D can’t afford to stand still. Chris Chesterman shares three strategic actions to help learning teams prove their value, strengthen skills and support their people. From building organisational resilience to linking learning with business outcomes, now’s the…

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Workplace conflict: why we’re trapped in drama and how to stop it

Discontent and dissatisfaction causes depression and dismissal of the participant from the group. Mental health. Every fourth. Problems with alcohol and drugs.

Many of us unknowingly fall into dysfunctional roles that quickly escalate workplace conflict, stall progress and can create unrest during our day. Jane Gunn explores Karpman’s Drama Triangle, its impact on teams, and how professionals can move beyond blame and…

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Your multi-dimensional workforce is a valuable asset: Three ways to make the most of difference 

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Turn diversity into success with three instantly actionable insights from David Buchanan and Steve Macaulay  You know the saying: it takes all sorts? That’s the perfect description of today’s workforce. Look around your team and you’ll see different ages, ethnicities,…

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From tap to hip hop: How dance inspires workplace excellence 

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Success at work requires precision, energy, expression and adaptability – just like mastering different dance styles. Karl Green shares lessons from the stage to help you perform at your best  Some of our most powerful lessons about workplace success come…

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Transforming HR for the future: Empowering employees through AI   

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AI-driven HR systems are a gamechanger, enabling businesses to transform how they manage their teams – Angela Moyle explains  The nature of work has shifted dramatically over the past few years, fuelled by the rise of remote work, flexible scheduling and…

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Taking team collaboration to the next level: Tips for lifting your team’s foot off the brake

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Successful teams play two games: a sharp outer game, driven by a strong inner game – Rob Shaw shows you how to win at both  Discovering what may be getting in the way of your team’s effectiveness can’t be left…

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