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What’s an ambivert, and does it matter?
Extravert or introvert – what about a hybrid variation? Thom Dennis looks at the characteristics of the ambivert Some of us have been through psychometric testing and the know of the extraversion to introversion scale, originally conceived by Carl Jung, is one of the most common. But almost none of these profiling tools give a term to those whose preferences bridge the two extremes, that of ambivert. As an ambivert you likely possess a mix of both extraversion and introversion…
3 steps to reduce anxiety
Anxiety is rising at work, James Milford offers insight on the problem and suggests some simple ways to help people manage their worries If you have noticed that you are more anxious recently, then you are not alone. The last three years have seen a global rise in anxiety and anxiety disorders and this is hardly surprising. Throughout this time our daily life has been infused with news of challenge, difficulty and uncertainty. The sudden appearance and ongoing fallout of the…
The successful modern L&D leader
In Cathy Hoy’s penultimate article in her series for senior learning leaders, she focuses on building a learning strategy that supports business goals In the rapidly changing and increasingly competitive business world of today, investing in learning and development is fundamental for an organisation’s success. Learning leaders are responsible for creating robust learning strategies that support and enable the direction of their organisations. As a CLO, creating a learning strategy for your organisation can be a daunting task. The responsibility…
Pathways to re-joining the workforce
Kevin Vashi looks at some of the barriers preventing the unemployed from returning to work The UK is currently in the grip of an unsustainable job market. The rate of unemployment in the UK reached a historic low of 3.7% in 2022, and yet businesses are still struggling to fill vacancies. Organisations are finding it hard to rehire after pandemic redundancies, and the skills gap is widening with sectors such as digital and cybersecurity reaching critically low levels. But where…
5 ways to engage, train and develop a global workforce
Ramesh Ramani explores how technological innovation is transforming how L&D can deliver to dispersed hybrid teams They say change comes in waves. If that is indeed the case, what has unfolded in the last two years has been a tsunami. The conventional barriers that used to define the world of work haven’t just been eroded, they’ve been thrown out altogether. The shift to remote and hybrid working, the rise of the so-called ‘gig economy’, the push for a four-day working…
Why reverse mentoring is trending in 2023
Dr Lynda Shaw explores the science and business benefits of reverse mentoring and why L&D is crucial to its success in organisations Reverse mentoring is a technique that involves pairing less experienced or younger workers with more experienced executives or managers to exchange insights and knowledge. However, for it to be successful, it necessitates an environment and work culture that values opinions and feedback, as well as appropriate structuring to promote learning and empowerment. Reverse mentoring is most effective in…
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…
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