How do you develop Emotional Intelligence in Leaders?
There are many definitions of “EQ” but the core elements are recognised as Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness and Relationship Management. These soft skills are hard to measure, but leaders who are genuinely trusted by their teams, and who inspire and motivate others almost always have these qualities. If you ask their colleagues to explain why […]
Team building… fictional or functional?
‘Team building’ activities are an overused go to solution, for many managers whose teams aren’t working well. Promises such as “the transferrable skills learnt in team building activities can transform any group into a high-performing team…” can be alluring. Whether it’s an activity added to a team meeting, or an entire day out of the […]
Five benefits of professional development for business leaders
In today’s dynamic and ever-shifting business landscape, the role of the leader has become more complex than ever before. As industries evolve and transform at an unprecedented rate, leaders are faced with new challenges and opportunities that demand continuous growth and learning. Professional development plays a fundamental role in equipping leaders with the knowledge, skills, […]
Leaders must keep learning or get left behind
By Professor Bryan Lukas, Academic Director of Executive Education at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) The former chief executive and chair of IBM, Ginni Rometty, shared some words to live by in a recent interview, which really caught my attention. Her pledge to her colleagues as their employer was: “I can’t promise you employment, but […]
Complimentary 90-minute in-house virtual workshop (for up to 16 of your staff)
Are you planning to organise virtual leadership, management or personal development training for your staff in 2023? If you are, we would be delighted to deliver an in-house COMPLIMENTARY 90-minute virtual workshop for up to 16 of your staff so that you can experience at first-hand the dynamic, exciting and highly interactive virtual training Leading Edge […]
Leaders matter most for a better Employee Experience
Leaders are critical to delivering the Employee Experience that your organization is striving for. Your leaders are key to the success of this strategy, as the person who has most influence on the true experience of their team. What underpins this, is the experience you create for those leaders. This is especially important when a […]
How important is the onboarding experience of your new leaders?
By Anwen Bottois, Purple Sky Consulting Gallup1 research found that only exceptional onboarding experiences matter. For the employees who strongly agreed that they had an exceptional onboarding, 77% said their new role was better than expected and 61% said they felt prepared and fully supported to excel. Those who strongly agreed were two times more […]
Why train the trainer?
By huunuu During a typical train the trainer (TTT) course you can learn how to deliver training to your teams. With a good train the trainer programme you can understand the information received and how to run a dynamic and engaging session for everyone. Using this approach, a progressive organisation can quickly build a team […]
Natural HR: How HR tech can unlock the true value of HR leadership
The challenges facing HR right now; remote working, the ‘Great Resignation,’ and trying to find talent in a highly competitive job market are, amongst others, all contributing to the need for high performing HR software. With high performing software, comes the ability to be truly data driven. Data is key to HR success. Tracking HR metrics such […]
How HRs can show effective leadership
There is a strong link between leadership and HR. Effective HR policies, strategies, and practices are due to good leadership, and much of good leadership will depend on good HR practices. Here’s how HR can demonstrate effective leadership… Build Employee Satisfaction through Values HR can effectively demonstrate leadership by building employee satisfaction through values. The […]
