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Manager as Mentor - Ask Better, Lead Better: Powerful Questions Can Unlock Potential

Powerful questions prompt deeper thinking, transforming your mentoring conversations. By asking, rather than telling, you encourage individuals to take responsibility for their own development. Just as importantly, it shows you have real interest, and that you’re invested in their growth.

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Jane Savage

Fri 15 Nov

Expert Viewpoint: People Management and Neuroleadership
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Expert Viewpoint: People Management and Neuroleadership

Nathan Moyler-Black, KnowledgeBrief’s People Partner, shares his latest insights on people management and neuroleadership.

Louise Ward
Louise Ward

Wed 06 Nov

New project management apprenticeship launched
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New project management apprenticeship launched

Whilst KnowledgeBrief has been leading the way with our leadership and management courses, one area that was noticeably absent was that of project management. Although there were aspects of project management in all the team leader, department leader and senior leader courses there had never been a dedicated project management apprenticeship. Based on this and the desire and feedback from apprentices it was agreed in early 2024 to launch the first project manager apprenticeship.

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Tom Kennedy

Wed 31 Jul

Manager as Mentor - SMARTER Goals
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Manager as Mentor - SMARTER Goals

How many of us keep our well intentioned New Year Resolutions? Our desires to give up, do more, be better …It’s highly likely that our desires are rarely kept even until the end of January. Setting a clear goal helps to create measurable steps for what we want to achieve, but it seems we are not accountable to ourselves like we are to others and without accountability, we are very likely to push working towards our goals to the bottom of our to do lists.

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Jane Savage

Fri 05 Jul

What does successful mentoring look like?
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What does successful mentoring look like?

Often a potential mentee won’t have taken the time to process their thoughts and formulate a plan for what they want to get out of a mentor relationship. They come to you like a hungry child ‘Feed me. Feed me your wisdom, I want to absorb it all now’. Maybe you have been a mentor before, you know what’s needed so off you go, following the same path as before. But has anyone stopped to consider if the path is going in the right direction?

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Jane Savage

Thu 06 Jun

KnowledgeBrief Well-being Day: Supporting Young Lives Vs Cancer
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KnowledgeBrief Well-being Day: Supporting Young Lives Vs Cancer

Today, KnowledgeBrief hosted a day dedicated to Well-being in support of our Charity Partner of the year, Young Lives Vs Cancer. Through this well-being day, the KnowledgeBrief team hopes to raise essential funds for this amazing charity.

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Izzy Litton

Fri 26 Apr

KnowledgeBrief Excels in Ofsted Inspection: A Trio of Strengths Delivering Exceptional Benefits
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KnowledgeBrief Excels in Ofsted Inspection: A Trio of Strengths Delivering Exceptional Benefits

Our Managing Director of KnowledgeBrief (KB), Matthew Wolstenholme, is delighted to share the findings that illustrate the extraordinary benefits experienced by our clients and learners, all of which are attributed to our three distinctive capabilities working in harmony.

Matthew Wolstenholme
Matthew Wolstenholme

Tue 23 Apr

KnowledgeBrief’s charity partner: Young Lives vs Cancer
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KnowledgeBrief’s charity partner: Young Lives vs Cancer

Here at KnowledgeBrief, we are proud to announce our partnership with the exceptional charity Young Lives vs Cancer for 2024. As a leading training provider specialising in leadership and management apprenticeships and commercial training, we believe that great leadership matters. Leadership is a steadfast commitment to the well-being of oneself and others. Our partnership with YLVC is an extension of this core value – through our common commitment to improving the lives of others. Our approach of delivering personalised learning experiences through subject matter experts is not just about helping our learners and clients succeed in business, but also about fostering positive change and a sense of support in all.

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Izzy Litton

Tue 23 Apr

Expert Viewpoint - Leadership insights with Dr Andrew Davies
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Expert Viewpoint - Leadership insights with Dr Andrew Davies

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations face a variety of challenges that demand innovative solutions. Dr. Andrew Davies gave us an interview to discuss his latest insights on the current challenges facing leaders of today.

Louise Ward
Louise Ward

Wed 27 Mar

How training managers and sharing success can be your competitive advantage
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How training managers and sharing success can be your competitive advantage

In today's evolving landscape, the success of any business hinges on its ability to adapt, innovate, and stay ahead of the competition. One critical component in achieving this is the continuous learning and development of the workforce, and in particular managers. What sets truly successful businesses apart is their commitment to staff development as a strategic priority. In this article, we will look at why businesses should prioritise employee development, how training managers can provide a significant competitive edge, and why sharing and promoting their success is an important part of this process.

James Askew
James Askew

Fri 20 Oct

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“The quality of support I have received from my coach has been extremely high. His coaching is considered, tailored and aligned to my personal experience, career stage as well as my day-to-day balancing of responsibilities. My apprenticeship has helped to bolster my confidence that I am taking a reasonable approach with some challenging clients.”

“The apprenticeship with KnowledgeBrief was transformative, improving my leadership, strategic decisions, and confidence. I gained skills in planning, change management, financial acumen, and stakeholder engagement. Completing with distinction, I secured a new contract and expanded my consultancy.”

“The coaching course through KnowledgeBrief was well-structured, balancing theoretical and practical knowledge. The platform is easy to navigate, providing access to support and promoting a solid understanding of coaching fundamentals. The resources provided have been comprehensive.”

“KnowledgeBrief has great content and is detailed in the area I am developing in. The system is very clear and easy to use and navigate. Thanks to my Skills Coach for his support and guidance. I apply my course knowledge and experience, such as team performance, leadership styles, and the Eisenhower Matrix, to manage tasks effectively.”

“The apprenticeship has greatly enhanced my understanding of strategic work and how different areas of the organisation operate. It has boosted my confidence to ask questions and take on senior-level tasks. Studying has pushed me out of my comfort zone, showing me my capabilities and improving my overall performance.

“The support has been timely and professional and, since starting, I have increased my knowledge through the online platform and workshops. I'm covering subjects like business understanding, communication, and operational plans - which has boosted my confidence. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it.

“As a result of this apprenticeship, I have gained confidence at work. I've developed key skills in project management, communication, and technical processes, and have improved my performance through focused feedback. I am now better prepared to contribute to the team's goals and tackle future challenges.”

“I have seen positive work improvements using what I’ve learnt about leadership, communication, and decision-making. I highly recommend the easy-to-use KnowledgeBrief platform with visual progress tracking, extra resources, and valuable information.”

“This journey has strengthened my strategic vision, stakeholder management, team and organisational influencing skills, and, most importantly, my confidence in communication. The structured learning and the tailored guidance has proven invaluable in giving me direction and purpose as a senior leader.”

“This course improved my performance by helping me create strategies, demonstrate values, develop my team, identify growth areas, and gain leadership principles like communication, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to strengthen their leadership abilities and make an impact.”

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