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Slow down and get more done
You can’t just keep running faster……. In the current economic climate all organisations are facing a major productivity and performance challenge. Cost base rising, supply chains broken, lead times extended, staffing issues, retention issues, motivation issues, health and well being issues. Add into the mix a European war, the continuation of Covid and the on…
Read MoreSelf awareness in leadership development
Self awareness in leadership development When was the last time you took a look in the mirror? I have one on my desk in the office. It was sent to me by a good friend and mentor many years ago with a message. It read” Before you blame the rest of the planet, take a…
Read MoreA 10 Step Process For Goal Setting
A 10 Step Process For Goal Setting Why is it that so many people fail to achieve their goals? There is a whole host of scientific and anecdotal evidence to suggest the majority of people who do set goals fail to achieve them. Why is that? One of the reasons is they lack a process…
Read MoreWhat do you do if leadership development isn’t the right solution?
“What do you do if leadership development isn’t the right solution?” Not possible I hear you say, it’s always a leadership issue! When Jim Collins researched the differences between good company’s and great company’s for his best selling book Good To Great, he specifically instructed his research team not to take the lazy option and…
Read MoreWhy the apprenticeship scheme might be the answer to your team leaders prayers.
With the government furlough scheme coming to an end change is afoot. Very soon, many organisations will have to face the inevitable consequence that they simply have to restructure their workforce, and team leaders will feel the pressure. We have experienced this situation many times before, most notably following the recession back in 2008-9. One…
Read MoreProductivity is the foundation of all leadership
Personal productivity is the foundation of all effective leadership. It is the ability to manage yourself, to manage your time and to manage your priorities to operate at maximum performance. It is only when you can optimise your own performance that you are truly able to increase the performance of others. With the full impact…
Read MoreTeam Leader Apprenticeship Launches
In collaboration with approved apprenticeship provider, The Training Initiative, we are delighted to announce the launch of our Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship. Combining our expertise in leadership development with TTI’s knowledge of the apprenticeship standards, the Team Leader programme is perfect for first time managers. Designed around the Effective Leadership Development programme, the course…
Read MoreFoundations of Success
A practical workshop sharing ideas that have helped countless numbers of people achieve greater success, both personally and professionally. The workshop provides an insight into the possibility of greater productivity, performance and personal profitability, improved communication skills, a proven goals setting process that delivers results and a total person approach to greater achievement.
Read MoreWhy the DISC assessment should NOT be used in the hiring process
What is the DISC Assessment? The DISC Assessment is an effective personal assessment tool, created with the purpose of determining someone’s personality type. The name itself stands for the four personality traits used in the test that an individual is assessed on. These are; Dominance Influence Steadiness Conscientiousness The DISC assessment can be a very useful…
Read MoreThe Slight Edge Breakfast Solihull
The Slight Edge Breakfast Solihull is back for its 2nd event. After the hugely successful introductory event last month we are delighted to announce the next one takes place on Tuesday October 30th. If you want to get ahead you have to have an edge, more specifically the Slight Edge, that little something that sets you…
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