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Leading Organisational Agility

What does it mean to be an agile organisation? Whilst many of us may instinctively be drawn to connotations of speed, true agility represents a delicate balance between flexibility and stability, and a capacity to not only react to the demands of an ever-changing market, but also a desire to constantly rethink, reinvigorate, and reinvent our approach to business.

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July 2021

Winning The Talent War
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Winning The Talent War

The term “war” may seem somewhat overdramatic when placed in the context of talent management. However, make no mistake: we face a very real battle when it comes to holding on to our best people. With the average UK worker choosing to change employer every five years, it’s no exaggeration to suggest that the journey to long-term business success may become quickly derailed should we fail to keep hold of those who are most pivotal in guiding us toward our vision, mission, and objectives.

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June 2021

Leading Productive Innovation
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Leading Productive Innovation

Innovate or die. For modern businesses, the choice is really that simple; we either enthusiastically embrace a culture of innovation or passively prepare for organisational extinction. At a time when 77 new UK companies are being founded every hour, we no longer have the luxury to rest on our laurels. Instead, we as managers and leaders must be proactive in working to create a blueprint for organisational success, built on a foundation of positive products, processes, and people.

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May 2021

What's Next for Workplace Equality?
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What's Next for Workplace Equality?

Take a moment to envisage your perfect employee. How do they conduct themselves? How do they encapsulate your organisation’s core values and philosophy? How do they interact with their colleagues and customers? Upon reflecting on these searching questions, what other characteristics do you begin to associate with your personalised concept of the ideal worker? Are they a particular age? Are they male or female? Are they a specific race or sexual orientation?

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April 2021

Strategise, Sustain, Succeed
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Strategise, Sustain, Succeed

From enticing special offers and excellent customer service, to a dedication toward the development of superior products and services, the capacity for our organisations to not only survive but thrive in these turbulent times, has become increasingly dependent on our capability to explore new avenues of innovation

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March 2021

Playing the Wellness Game
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Playing the Wellness Game

In the wake of the fourth industrial revolution and the ever-increasing adoption of digital ways of working, our interest and reliance on 'the internet of things', 'big data analytics', and 'artificial intelligence' has never been more apparent

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February 2021

Adapt to the Future of Work
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Adapt to the Future of Work

How can we best prepare for the future? Should we be expecting an imminent artificial intelligence (AI) invasion, be developing contingencies in preparation of another global pandemic, or should we simply remain cautiously optimistic that the 'new normal' in 2021 will be largely reflective of traditional working practices of the past?.

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January 2021

Leadership with grit
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Leadership with grit

'You don’t get anywhere in life without hard work'. At some point in our lives, we have all had these pervasive words of wisdom bestowed upon us, and for good reason. From elite athletes to the world's most influential entrepreneurs, stories of success are often preserved for those select individuals who weren't afraid to put in long hours and (despite all manner of challenges) remain resolute in the pursuit of their personal dreams and professional ambitions.

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KnowledgeBrief

December 2020

Maximise Employee Engagement
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Maximise Employee Engagement

In an age where feelings of belonging, connection and job-related satisfaction have come to be regarded as essential lubricants in maintaining a well-oiled and high functioning corporate machine, finding ways to ensure our employees remain engaged, especially when working in uncertain and results driven environments, represents a prominent challenge for modern businesses.

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KnowledgeBrief

November 2020

Explore the Future of Leadership
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Explore the Future of Leadership

The world is changing, and faster than ever. The desire for great leadership has never been in such high demand as it is today. The question many leaders are asking is: how do we ensure that our changing workplaces are reflected with leadership that is responsible, entrepreneurial, and ethically resilient?

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KnowledgeBrief

October 2020

How we can help

Become a Leader Your Employees Want To Follow

Become a Leader Your Employees Want To Follow

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Creating a Happier and Healthier Workforce

Creating a Happier and Healthier Workforce

Sustain a positive and psychologically healthy workforce

Better Management Training, Better Results

Better Management Training, Better Results

Our professional development courses are available to individuals or teams. Funded via the apprenticeship levy, the UK’s government apprenticeship scheme.

Essential Training to Grow Your Small Business

Essential Training to Grow Your Small Business

You can now get the same leadership, management and customer service training as the world’s most successful companies – funded via the government apprenticeship levy.

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Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy

The Apprenticeship Levy, now in its third year, can on the face of it appear complex and inflexible and is often overlooked as a solution to recurring HR and L&D challenges. The good news is, the Levy doesn’t have to be disruptive at all.

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“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.

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