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A key topic for great leadership, right now.

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The latest ideas and fresh thinking from around the world.

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New findings on building the innovative enterprise.

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Guest expert shares their latest insights on the future of leadership

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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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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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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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October 2020

Develop Your Entrepreneurial Spirit
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Develop Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

How can you push yourself to think innovatively in times of crisis, without spending an enormous amount on advertising? Entrepreneurial marketing is a dynamic approach which lies in the intersection between two well-known fields of research, 'Entrepreneurship' and 'Marketing', and can help established organisations explore how to compete in challenging and resource-constrained contexts.

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September 2020

Diversity & Inclusion: Move from Conversation to Action
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Diversity & Inclusion: Move from Conversation to Action

In recent years, organisations have voiced greater commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). But are these commitments translating into meaningful change, or are they merely surface-level responses to public pressure?

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August 2020

Understand luck to succeed
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Understand luck to succeed

Two people are in a race, and one wins. Did the individual win because of his or her skill or because of luck? What causes some people to be more successful than others? We tend to believe that those who are most successful must have done something right to deserve all the attention and rewards – the individual must have won because of his or her ability, not because the other person was having an off day.

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July 2020

Build Resilience and Adaptability to Bounce Forward
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Build Resilience and Adaptability to Bounce Forward

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, organisations are under continuous pressure to navigate uncertainty, technological disruption, and socio-political change. Success now depends not just on operational efficiency, but on a leadership mindset capable of anticipating change, adapting quickly, and building enterprise-wide resilience.

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June 2020

Apply the Principles of Persuasion
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Apply the Principles of Persuasion

How persuasive, inspirational and motivational are you? We all seek to influence the decisions and behaviours of others: persuasion is a fundamental skill when it comes to triggering movements – be it inspiring your team to take action, convincing your customers to choose your product, or attracting investors to back up your project. So, how is successful persuasion best achieved?

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May 2020

Improve organisational performance with gamification
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Improve organisational performance with gamification

Imagine the following: you sit down, ready to get in a few minutes of playing your favourite video game. You look at the time and suddenly realise that you spent hours making ridiculous faces and moving like a contortionist while trying to reach the top of that leaderboard. Where did the time go? Why are games so engaging, and how can you replicate them in the work environment?

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April 2020

Create a Culture of Belonging
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Create a Culture of Belonging

Like food and shelter, a sense of belonging is a fundamental human need. In today’s culturally and age-diverse workplace, the need to feel connected to others and accepted as a group member is more important than ever. If leaders are to not only survive, but thrive in this new era of innovation and disruption, it is essential they learn to embrace these changes and foster a culture of belonging.

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KnowledgeBrief

March 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.

Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy

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 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.”

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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.

“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.”

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“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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