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The cutting edge of leadership and management innovation, in brief
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& Checklist

A key topic for great leadership, right now.

High performance
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The latest ideas and fresh thinking from around the world.

Innovation
leadership

New findings on building the innovative enterprise.

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Guest expert shares their latest insights on the future of leadership

Recent Hot Topics
Research

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.

KnowledgeBrief

December 2020

Research

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.

KnowledgeBrief

December 2020

Research

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.

KnowledgeBrief

November 2020

Research

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?

KnowledgeBrief

October 2020

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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.

KnowledgeBrief

September 2020

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Diversity & Inclusion: Move from Conversation to Action

In response to the Black Lives Matter movement we have seen a tipping point in vocal support for equality amongst allies in the business community. Is this just good PR? Virtue signalling? Or the start of real change?

KnowledgeBrief

August 2020

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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.

KnowledgeBrief

July 2020

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Build Resilience and Adaptability to Bounce Forward

Right now, organisations across all industries are facing enormous business challenges due to the COVID-19 crisis, and attempting to adapt to the 'new normal'. But how long will this 'new normal' last, and when will the 'next normal' begin?

KnowledgeBrief

June 2020

Research

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?

KnowledgeBrief

May 2020

Research

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?

KnowledgeBrief

April 2020

How we can help

Creating a Happier and Healthier Workforce

Sustain a positive and psychologically healthy workforce

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

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

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.

Testimonials

Trusted by over 200 organisations

2000+ people are already learning with KnowledgeBrief

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

"As the line manager of a senior team member enrolled in the Senior Leader apprenticeship, I've witnessed firsthand how the functions, skills, study elements, and learning have enhanced the knowledge of the individual. While I have seen how the course benefits the individual, it also has benefited the organisation through an improvement in the breadth of leadership skills, policies, procedures, and strategic effectiveness. I believe our partnership with KnowledgeBrief will strengthen our organisation, and I will be encouraging other staff to participate in the apprenticeship."

ManpowerGroup

"KnowledgeBrief are best in class for their Leadership and Management training, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable coaches"

Wiltshire Council

"My Apprenticeship through Wiltshire Council with KnowledgeBrief has enabled me to have a wider understanding of management principles. The guidance given was invaluable to enable me to obtain my chartered management qualification with Distinction."

Wiltshire Council

"Throughout the course, I was guided and supported by skilled Personal Learning Advisors and attended informative workshops. By gaining my CMI qualification in leadership & management, I have been able to advance my career to the next level in management."

AVIS Budget Group

"They are incredibly easy to work with and focus entirely on what’s required for success in your organisation and for your employees."

CLIC Sargent

"I would recommend KnowledgeBrief to any organisation looking for impactful leadership and management training. "

AVIS Budget Group

"In every aspect of our relationship with KnowledgeBrief, from sales to accounts and the Professional Learning Advisors, we encounter passionate and engaged people."

Tata Chemicals Europe

"The benefits the programme brings to you in your role, and throughout the organisation are incredibly valuable. I would recommend the Level 5 to anyone in a management or leadership position."

Flogas

"It doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your Leadership or Management career, a Level 3 or 5 course will make you a better leader."

JPI Media

"I recommend anyone who is in a management or leadership role to take the course. It’s both challenging and rewarding and can only augment your existing knowledge and skills. You will grow as a leader if you take this course."

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