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Can you afford to ignore mental health in the workplace?

Paul Scully MP, Small Business Minister, wrote an open letter in September to local British businesses, in which he stated that poor mental health has the potential to cost UK employers £42 billion a year, and the UK economy up to £99 billion. Moreover, The Mental Health Foundation estimates that people living with mental health problems contribute an estimated £226 billion gross value added (12.1%) to UK GDP. In recognition of these epic costs, we can no longer ignore the impact that mental health can have on effective work practices.

Sam Marshall Davies

Mon 22 May

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Mastering Situational Leadership - Leaders in Action

As part of our esteemed Level 7 Masterclass, KnowledgeBrief had the honour of hosting Ian Dickson, an internationally renowned motivational speaker, business success coach, and mentor. Our bespoke Masterclasses are designed exclusively for our Level 7 Strategic Leader apprenticeship, providing a 3-hour interactive teaching session that aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-life experience.

Louise Ward

Fri 28 Apr

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Working Through Ramadan

Ramadan is a month period where Muslims refrain from food, drink and unkind thoughts, marking the month when the Qur’an was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan follows the lunar calendar and happens throughout the new crescent moon cycle. During Ramadan, most people have one meal before dawn (suhoor) and another after the sun has set (iftar). The fast is traditionally broken by dates and water to start. Kaif loves Ramadan for spending time with his family, they get to eat at the same time rather than all having different working schedules, they can sit together and enjoy each other's company.

April Rose

Mon 17 Apr

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Is Online Gambling Posing a Risk to Your Business?

Online gambling is now the dominant form in the UK, with statistics showing 24 million people gambling at least once a month. A recent report by Reed in Partnership stated 72% of adults thought “business should be concerned about gambling”. We want to encourage disclosure by using our basic people management skills of observing, noticing and using common sense to think there may be a conversation needed.

Jane Savage

Mon 27 Mar

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The Power Plateau: Fueling Leadership Success Through Healthy Eating

Healthy eating isn't just a matter of personal well-being; it's a strategic investment in leadership effectiveness and organisational success.

Louise Ward

Fri 24 Mar

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Women in Leadership: Reframing Success

KnowledgeBrief welcomed Dr. Cath Bishop to deliver an interactive remote webinar to our learners as part of our KnowledgeBrief guest speaker programme – Leaders in Action. Our apprenticeships include individual business executive coaching, remote teaching sessions, and networking opportunities across Leadership and Management Apprenticeships at L3, L5, and L7 and Coaching Professional at L5. The purpose of the guest speaker programme is to enhance our apprenticeship programme by inviting leading experts to provide real insight into the challenges, triumphs, and lessons of being a great leader.

Louise Ward

Wed 08 Mar

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Female Leaders for Success

KnowledgeBrief welcomed Dr. Dawn Sears to deliver an interactive remote webinar to our learners as part of our KnowledgeBrief guest speaker programme – Leaders in Action. This programme is an opportunity for our learners to hear from industry experts to scale their careers, teams, and organisations to the next level all while having fun. The Leaders in Action series is one way we enhance our apprenticeship delivery that includes individual business executive coaching, remote teaching sessions, and networking opportunities across Leadership and Management at L3, L5, and L7 and Coaching Professional at L5.

Louise Ward

Wed 08 Mar

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The Voice of a Leader

So much of great leadership comes down to successful communication. It isn’t just what you say, but how you say it. Part of what a leader must do to ensure their messages are heard is developing a laser-sharp focus on their voice and the way they speak.

Amelia Sciandra

Sun 26 Feb

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How can the apprenticeship Levy inspire a leadership mindset in your organisation?

To become an inspirational manager or leader, you must first yourself be inspired.

James Askew

Sun 12 Feb

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Crafting Your Leadership Philosophy

From military generals and medical consultants to elite sports coaches and Fortune 500 CEOs, all great leaders can be united by the fact that their professional identity is underpinned by a clear and enduring professional philosophy. In this article, we help you uncover the foundation of your own unique leadership philosophy.

Dan Sly

Sun 01 Jan

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