Discovering leadership effectiveness
By LearningCog Almost 90% of business leaders say that leadership is their main organisational issue, but less than 10% feel they’re ready to address the leadership capability gap. For the first time ever, we are working in a five-generation environment. Retirement plans have been extended and we increasingly find ourselves working alongside colleagues born across multiple […]
What makes a good business leader?
By ayming When we consider notable leaders – be they Winston Churchill or Steve Jobs – it quickly becomes apparent that there are as many different ways to lead people as there are leaders. With that in mind, various frameworks have been developed over the years which have sought to identify key attitudes and approaches. […]
The value of leadership development for unlocking potential
Motivating and inspiring high-potential leaders with a clear sense of career direction can be challenging. Tom Pearce (pictured), advisory manager at Grant Thornton, outlines the value of leadership development for unlocking potential in leaders at every level… Between an uncertain business environment, remote working, shifting operational models, and ongoing repercussions of Brexit and COVID-19, these […]
Leadership wellbeing and the burnout threat
By ENGAGE Neil Young famously sang “It’s better to burn out than to fade away”. But is it really better to go out with a bang, rather than drift off into obscurity? In the workplace we don’t want our people to do either. Yet according to a recent survey by Deloitte, 77% of all professionals […]
Creating change that’s personal
By Maria Thomas, Bitville This past year has been a period of transition for most companies and organizations. And it’s likely we’ll be headed for yet another moment of transition. But whether external or internal forces spur an acceleration toward change, how do you manage the process and more importantly, how do you keep the […]
What Boris Can Teach Us About Leadership Communication
By Rob McWilliam, Change Formation One of the leaders we have all become more familiar with in the past year is Boris Johnson. Leaders in any organisation can learn much from the successes and failures of his communications strategy. Government communication during the covid pandemic Back in early 2020, Boris Johnson was promoting a message of hope. […]
Six tips for recruiting during & post Covid-19 pandemic
By Skeeled As we move through the Covid-19 pandemic, organisations will be increasingly looking to the future and the talent they need to be competitive. Research from XpertHRi in the USA reveals that recruitment and hiring are some of the top concerns of HR professionals this year. Here are six tips to help HR leaders […]
How To Develop The Role of Women in Management and Leadership
COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR Thursday 28th January 2021: 9.30 am – 11.00 am By Nicola Wise and JJ Lynch (Leading Edge Leadership) Click Here To Register Women in many organisations have faced challenges they never thought they would over the past year or so. They have discovered a whole new meaning to juggling – work, family, home […]
Effective leadership in times of crisis
By Winningtemp Leadership. An emotive subject that often ignites the critic in us. The delicate balance of keeping calm under pressure, offering guidance but allowing for autonomy. Keeping control whilst encouraging innovation. From the side-lines, leadership is akin to watching a game show on television. We know all the answers from the comfort of our […]
The Complete Leader?
By Professor David Pendleton, Programme Director, High Performance Leadership, Henley Business School In a world that is crying out for great leadership, the social media and ‘pop’ leadership books are full of apparent insight and help. I searched on Google for ‘Become a better leader’ and on the first page I was recommended 20 ways… […]