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How art and play can benefit organisations
Adam Kingl discusses the advantages of using art and play to develop creativity in leaders We may think of creativity as a product of a lifetime of cultivation and therefore is too unwieldy to introduce into the boardroom. However, creativity is something we’re born with and then develop or repress throughout our lifetimes. We can always rediscover it. It’s odd that some people say, ‘I’m not creative,’ when put outside their comfort zone. We need to demystify creativity since it’s…
How conversation radically transforms organisations
Do you believe in resistance to change? Is there a magic communication strategy that will help you make the change initiatives sustainable? It’s all about sharing though conversation says Dijana Vetturelli An ordinary self-help book has between 30,000 and 50,000 words, and with various studies indicating we share around 15,000 words a day, that means we could write a book every third day of our lives, and that would be quite a remarkable accomplishment. We could share our ideas, our…
The successful modern L&D leader
Cathy Hoy continues her series on the modern L&D leader by looking at how to build a safe and inclusive environment, where learning can flourish Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment is essential for the success of any organisation. In an environment that respects everyone’s diverse backgrounds and life experiences, employees are more likely to be engaged in their work, collaborate effectively with one another, and tap into their full potential. A safe and inclusive environment To create an…
Loneliness at work
Adrian Lewis looks at how organisations can tackle loneliness at work Loneliness is a growing concern in the UK, affecting people of all ages and demographics. While it is commonly associated with older adults, recent studies have shown that younger generations are struggling with feelings of isolation and disconnection. In fact, a Glassdoor study found that 58% of employees with less than five years of work experience feel lonely ‘all or most of the time’, while 28% of all ages…
Creating an ADHD-friendly workplace
Leanne Maskell on what skills L&D can promote to help managers support and nurture people with ADHD As attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has only been diagnosable in UK adults since 2008, our society is currently seeing the number of people being diagnosed rising rapidly. Although waiting lists for NHS assessments can be up to seven years long, employers can foster ADHD-inclusive workplaces by ensuring ADHD is understood, supported, and harnessed at work, regardless of diagnosis. What is ADHD Attention…
Why you need to understand skills technology
What are the skills HR and learning and development need now to ensure future organisational success. Simon Haines reveals the research and some answers Leading organisations in the field of HR are standing out by prioritising specific market-leading skills. These organisations, which KPMG refers to as ‘Pathfinders’, make up the top 10% of HR functions and possess qualities that enable them to outperform their peers. Using leading global labour market data to conduct an international benchmark analysis to identify ‘winning’…
The successful modern L&D leader
Cathy Hoy continues her series on building the skills of a top-performing learning leader by exploring how to develop capability in a constantly evolving environment In an environment of constant change and disruption, organisations must find new ways to nurture the capabilities needed to remain competitive. Learning and development professionals play a critical role in identifying the key skills organisations needs now, as well as anticipating future requirements and creating cohesive learning experiences that meet both current demands and open…
Is stress killing your company culture?
April is National Stress Awareness Month and Luke Smith offers some timely advice on the cost of stress to organisations and suggests three ways to reduce its impact on your people and productivity Champion Health’s Workplace Health Report surveyed UK professionals about stress. One of the most alarming findings was that “76% of employees report moderate-to-high or high levels of stress.” Thirty-four per cent of these individuals said their stress levels were moderate while 26% said they were moderate to…
Reworking 70:20:10
Remote work has fractured traditional methods of learning, Rick Western proposes a new way of implementing learning and learning frameworks Prior to COVID-19 and the build-up of today’s rampant uncertainty, coaching and mentoring played critical roles in professional development. On-the-job training from more experienced professionals historically provided individuals with real-time guidance and feedback to help them build new skills while advancing their careers. The transition to remote and hybrid workplaces has disrupted these coaching relationships, leaving employees at all levels…
Self-development – a win for both learners and organisation – part 2
In the second of two articles, Sarah Cook and Steve Macaulay introduce some practical ideas to establish personal development in organisations with some examples of leaders in the field The first article proposed the case for strengthening self-development as a means to bring about organisational change in a dynamic setting, where individuals must be a strong driver and contributor to that change. This second article looks at what L&D needs to do to achieve that. HR and L&D strategies for…
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