Independent Professionals
A week in the life of: A founder of a small business
Phil Willcox from Emotion at Work reflects on the three choices he makes each week to balance his business needs, personal boundaries and emotions It sometimes feels like you’re constantly choosing between one thing or another. Both options are useful and productive, and both deliver valuable outcomes. But they are still a choice. In or on? Working in the business means collaborating with our (IMHO) fantastic clients. This often involves sticky notes, large flip chart pads, Sharpies, scented pens, tangle toys and…
Data as your mentor: Helping people help people
Data isn’t just numbers; it’s a mentor that helps set direction and drives better decisions – Mike Mair explains how to reap the benefits Effective leaders create outstanding teams; outstanding teams create the culture; and no business can be sustainably successful without engaged and connected people. The key to unlocking true organisational potential lies in harnessing the power of data In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, understanding your people is more critical than ever. In recent times, every organisation has…
TJ podcast: Notebook LM, Neuroscience and magazine flashback – episode 326
Insights from neuroscience, personalised learning and growth mindset are explored via a Notebook LM podcast Get involved in discussing this episode, especially it’s AI creation, on LinkedIn. We want to know what you think, good and bad! Key takeaways Created by ChatpGPT Podcast summary: Created by ChatpGPT This podcast episode explores innovative approaches to learning and development (L&D), blending insights from training practices, neuroscience, and emerging technologies. The host begins by introducing Notebook LM, a tool that uses AI to…
Why suicide prevention training is needed now more than ever
Equip teams with the skills to spot warning signs and save lives, urges Ellie MacDonald ONS figures released recently show that suicide rates are the highest they’ve been since 1999. We lost a staggering 6,069 people to suicide in the UK alone in 2023 and this has a detrimental impact not only on people’s lives but economically, costing employers billions of pounds each year in employment productivity losses. Next time something feels off – a colleague doesn’t seem themselves –…
Enterprise has a problem with AI training. How can it be personally applicable and scalable at the same time?
Organisations face a false choice between reach and relevance when it comes to AI training – Josh Wöhle reveals why this challenge extends beyond business efficiency to broader societal impact AI is the new Microsoft Office in the workplace. It’s a must-have. The World Economic Forum predicts that 75% of companies plan to adopt AI technologies by 2027. But – and it’s a big but – there’s a significant gap between what people learn about AI in theory and how they actually…
ADHD in the workplace: Challenges, misconceptions and the path to inclusion
With a few practical adjustments, organisations can create workplaces where employees with ADHD truly thrive – Nicole Nadler explains If you’re an employer or manage a team, odds are someone in your organisation may have ADHD. While the disorder impacts everyone differently, knowing the symptoms and how they present themselves is vital. ADHD can be categorised as inattentive, which involves difficulties in maintaining focus, organisational challenges and/or forgetfulness. There is also hyperactive, which is traditionally seen as being unable to sit…
How to showcase the value of L&D to C-suite leaders
Savvy learning leaders align L&D with strategic business objectives to maximise its impact on organisations – Collin Poage explores how to effectively demonstrate L&D’s value to leadership The role of L&D is changing. According to Gartner: “Learning and development functions face growing pressure to deliver critical skills in an environment of fast-changing skills needs, heightened employee expectations, and economic uncertainty.” Learning leaders need to answer the question: “How does learning help advance our entire organisation?” How can your company cope?…
Negative sentiment, positive impact: AI in the digital workplace
Despite AI’s potential to combat digital noise, streamline workflows and transform workplaces, employees remain uneasy – Chris Ciauri examines how leaders can address these concerns Enterprise leaders need no convincing of AI’s potential to maximise the performance of their organisations. Yet the prospect of widespread AI in the workplace is a source of unease for many employees. When tools designed to make work easier start having the opposite effect, our approach must evolve Much of that concern stems from anxiety…
A week in the life of: A champion of women’s professional growth
Discover how Gaëlle Delmas-Watson balances business, family and wellbeing, building a company that drives change It’s Monday,10 September, 6am. The alarm goes off – it’s time to get moving! I’m Gaëlle Watson: champion of gender equality, founder of SyncSkills Performance (a company specialising in digital learning design and facilitation), mother of two boys, and recreational jogger. In just over a month, it will be 10 years since I launched SyncSkills and, last week, my eldest son started secondary school.…
We’re all in this together: Senior management and mental health in the workplace
Effective leadership training must go beyond technical skills, incorporating soft skills like listening and empathy – Daniel Shore explains why these are key to building resilient, supportive teams Mental health was once considered a taboo topic, rarely discussed in the workplace. While this stigma still exists in some organisations, attitudes towards mental health have changed. Many employers have, to varying degrees, started to recognise the importance of providing a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritises the wellbeing of their employees. …
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