Leadership
Complex times means we need to develop leaders with vision
Graham Clark explores a term many know well, VUCA, but flips the script and focuses on the positive solutions developing leaders with these skills can bring Business leaders are continuing to battle the seismic shifts in the workplace since the pandemic, with changes in how people are working, the war for talent and growing concerns around employee mental wellbeing. Throw in the rapid advancements in technology and AI, and leaders could be in for a rocky ride as they steer…
From stress to success: how dedicated therapy supports business leaders
Paula Gardner talks us through the benefits of an approach that focuses on a therapist knowing your business and people Signing up to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that offers therapy on demand for your employees is almost standard practice nowadays. Almost every business that can afford it sees the value that looking after its people and their mental health brings to productivity, retention rates, engagement and general level of satisfaction in the workplace, as this piece from Forbes lays…
Battling the retention conundrum
Unlocking insights: Ian Barrow on the power of pulse surveys in employee engagement Retention is HR’s greatest challenge. Almost a quarter (23%) of the UK workforce is expected to change jobs in the next 12 months, up five percentage points on last year’s figures. Despite ongoing efforts, people professionals are feeling the pressure as they struggle to keep hold of staff. So, what are HR and L&D teams up against and how can they go about improving retention? WorkBuzz’s latest…
Learning how to be an agile leader
Navigating the fog: Pete Behrens shares four pillars of agile leadership for success in disruption Agility is one of the most significant meta-skills for leaders operating in highly disruptive or disrupted industries to improve leadership effectiveness. The speed and complexity in these environments generate a fog that impedes vision and makes planning efforts feel useless. Agility, while appearing to be the antithesis of vision and planning, is actually a complementary skill to improve outcomes despite these impediments. However, before learning…
How ambition around your DE&I plans drives employee engagement
Challenging the organisation to focus on purpose and consider everyone involved can bring all sorts of benefits and Yetunde Hofmann shares how As many consultancy reports and research pieces have shown over the years, DE&I is integral to organisational success. It drives innovation, creativity, commercial gains, and is also key to winning – and retaining – talent. But sustaining an organisation’s focus and drive around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) plans can sometimes be difficult. Strategies lack direction, progress isn’t…
Why inclusion in training is vital
Joanne Lockwood argues that inclusion and training is a business necessity and that L&D must ensure it meets the needs of all learners The professional landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses are now sourcing talent from all corners of the globe. To thrive in such a diverse environment, it’s vital for organisations to give equal weight to both training and inclusion, yet many are grappling with the challenge of melding these two crucial elements, resulting in missed opportunities and diminished…
TJ Newsflash: 9 November
The latest learning news and research compiled by TJ’s editorial team Leadership reacts to the use of generative AI IBM launched its new report ‘Leadership in the Age of AI’, which found that nearly 80% of senior UK businesses leaders surveyed are deploying generative AI, or are planning to, with half of respondents primarily motivated by enhancing customer experience. Based on a survey of 1,600+ senior business executives across the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Sweden, the report explores…
7 questions to ask before scheduling a meeting
It’s time to question the norm about meetings, says Jenny Herbison. Here she suggests ways to change our approach in 2023 In today’s digital era, the way we connect, collaborate, and communicate has experienced a paradigm shift. With the transformation brought about by technological advancements and the omnipresent shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture in 2023. The pandemic sent companies scrambling to adapt to remote work, often without adequate preparation. In the years since,…
Building future leaders
What are the building blocks for developing leaders? Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook offer some suggestions In the high-stakes arena of modern business, senior leaders bear the weight of growing responsibilities, frequently finding themselves at the forefront of multiple pressures at any one time. It begs a question: are HR and L&D adequately equipping potential leaders with the developmental support required to prepare them for what is expected of them? Ruth Spellman, CEO of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) thinks…
The benefits of attracting disabled consumers
The culture of excluding the disabled is changing, Katy Talikowska looks at the barriers and how to break them down The representation of disabled consumers is no longer a mere suggestion for businesses. In addition to being a moral imperative, failing to account for the disabled population is a strategic business risk. With $8 trillion a year in disposable income, people with disabilities represent a largely untapped market opportunity. The disability community still faces major challenges that must be addressed.…
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