How To Have an Effective One to One Meeting
As leaders we know that building trust in the workplace is essential for developing rapport, building relationships and improving teamwork and performance. And a key tool for building trust is…
Blog: Leading with Insight
One of Britain's Greatest Ever Leaders
On the 5th January 1922, one of Britain’s greatest ever leaders sadly passed away, and although he lived in an era over one hundred years ago, the lessons of his unwavering leadership are still as relevant today as they were then.…
Leader as Coach
The ‘Leader as a Coach’ is an approach that we encourage in across all of our programs and it is an expression that describes a leader who encourages people ‘to be the best that they can be’. If you’re looking to develop or improve your coaching skills, here are three ways that you can become a better coach.…
Engaging, Inspiring and Motivating Others
Unlocking sustained employee engagement is crucial for organisational success, and here we explore four key drivers - Strategic Narrative, Engaging Leaders, Employee Voice, and Integrity - that collaboratively create an environment where employees aren't just present but actively engaged, propelling the organisation towards success. …
Being Resolute
As another new year begins, it is customary to make a list of resolutions; all the ‘bad’ habits we’re going to break and the ‘good’ new behaviours we intend to adopt. Often though, our best intentions have lapsed by Burns Night. Instead of resolutions, we invite leaders to consider what it means to be resolute. …
Fast-growth Leadership
Every business faces its own leadership challenges. But for growing SMEs these can feel particularly acute. Intense periods of change can leave fast-growing companies ricocheting from one new…
Supported Networks - The Key to Successful Engagement in SMEs?
Some time ago, I was presented with the ultimate hospital pass in being challenged to create one successful Business Link out of five failing ones in the NW of England. Fortunately for me as Chair of…
Regenerative Businesses as the Building Blocks for a Regenerative Economy
The ambition to reach net zero limits the scope of what needs to be achieved – such a vision is one of limiting the damage done by business – a hollow purpose at best. An alternative vision would be one in which society enjoys good growth from business: aligned business value and social value. This is the focus of regenerative business.…