L&D Leaders
The successful modern L&D leader
In the first article of a series aimed at those aspiring to senior roles in L&D, Cathy Hoy looks at the evolving role of the chief learning officer In recent years the role of the chief learning officer (CLO) has emerged as an important position, and its critical role within organisations is becoming increasingly valued. As the workplace evolves to meet more complex skills requirements, and companies move towards more strategic training initiatives, the scope of responsibilities for a CLO…
3 ways to handle toxic positivity
Managers taking an over positive view of problems can be detrimental to staff morale Connor Campbell shares his perspective on this trend. The workplace can have many stresses – from tense relationships with co-workers to overwhelming workloads. Whilst some degree of stress in the workplace is normal, there are occasions in which these grievances need to be addressed seriously by management. When an employee chooses to report their concerns to their manager, they should be provided with a safe, anonymous…
4 ways to improve employee productivity
Luke Smith offers some methods to improve relationships with your staff and greater success As the dust settles on the COVID-19 pandemic and the year 2023 is now well underway, there has been a noticeable shift in how employees think about work and how companies are adjusting to these evolving viewpoints. The standard workplace is now more remote than ever before, and a greater reliance on technology forces HR and leadership to think about how they can adjust to ensure…
How to support and develop modern managers
Many managers lack the competence to function effectively, Amrit Sandhar shows how to identify and support those struggling With organisations focused on driving performance, it’s understandable that when looking at succession planning, the first people they tend to go to are those individuals who are performing well. Yet despite the skills needed to drive individual performance being vastly different to those required to deliver team performance, and without any other obvious measures to identify potentially good managers, we promote people…
Supporting creativity in corporate environments
Luke Smith investigates the importance of creativity and how it can improve business outcomes No matter your industry, you undoubtedly rely on some element of creative content and/or design to connect with your target audience. Even the most highly professional sectors need to have creative individuals on board to build a brand identity and make your products or services more approachable and appealing. Because of that, it’s essential to support creative work in the corporate world – including each individual…
The one mistake leaders keep making
Manley Hopkinson askes some key questions to shine a light on how leaders can get the best from their people
Authentic leadership in the current climate
What are the implications for future leadership and leadership development within organisations and what role do L&D and HR play in supporting leaders? Sarah Cook and Steve Macaulay provide some answers In the seemingly endless months of the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout, the importance and value of leadership has become evident and given heightened prominence by leaders providing people with essential support, clarity, and a sense of direction. In the last few months, there has been much discussion about responsible…
Book excerpt: Maverick-driven leadership
Jude Germain talks facets of maverick-driven leadership in our final excerpt.
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