‘Micro-credential’ is fast becoming an ubiquitous buzzword not only in the education industry but in corporate and government sectors as well. To some it’s being sold as the saviour to every capability problem ever created, to others it’s seen as just more of the same...
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Quiet Quitting: A Symptom We Should Address, Not Demonise
In recent months, the term “quiet quitting” has entered the cultural lexicon, striking fear into the hearts of managers and leaders everywhere. On the surface, the concept seems straightforward: employees doing only the bare minimum required of them, disengaging from...
Is your skills strategy future-proof?
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations face a pressing challenge: bridging the skills gap in their workforce. The skills gap, a disparity between employees' skills and those required for their roles, is widening due to technological advancements,...
Your clear communication checklist
Get your point across, hear what others have to say, and avoid conflict with these tips Leaders need to be heard, need to listen, and need to facilitate this process for their teams. Communication is essential to any smooth-running project. Here is a checklist to help...
What’s your leadership style?
Take our leadership quiz! Whether you’re an experienced leader with years supporting teams under your belt, or you’ve just stepped up into a new role, you will have a ‘style’. Take this quick quiz to see what leadership style you usually adopt, and how you can adapt...
When good workers resign from bad leaders
It’s not you, it’s me. Ever given that sort of resignation? Told your boss you are too overwhelmed? Need better work/life balance? Want to seek opportunities elsewhere? When actually what you really wanted to say was, ‘It’s you, mate.’ Most people resigning will never...
Getting the best from your team
Carrot or stick? That’s often the starting point for team leaders looking for the best way to motivate their team. Do you offer incentives for high performance? Juicy bonus-shaped carrots for example? Or do you drill down with the stick, making sure your people know...
How a good leader prepares their team for change
It was Greek philosopher Heraclitus who said, ‘change is the only constant in life’ – and 2020 proved that beyond doubt. If there is one thing we can rely on, it is that the landscape of life will change, sometimes very rapidly. Change in the workplace can be...
Why should you choose a virtual course?
Virtual courses are designed with the learner in mind, which makes them a convenient, comfortable and meaningful experience. Ongoing strides in technology have made learning via digital channels easier than ever before so it’s no wonder they’re quickly becoming the...
Face your finance fears
Did you leave school with your certificate under your arm, ready to tackle numbers at an advanced level? Or did you leave school relieved you’d never have to work out a percentage without a calculator again? If you’re in the latter group, you are not alone. In fact,...
Why a growth mindset sets you up for success
You may have heard the term 'growth mindset' before, but do you really know what it means? It is often interpreted as people willing to learn, change or grow. This is true, but it is actually much more than that. Someone with a growth mindset believes that they can...
Don’t resign your future, invest in it
Last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million American workers quit their jobs each month. That means 47.8 million people in the US left work in 2021 – the biggest volume of resignations since records began in 2000 and a 12% increase on 2019’s...
Three ways to succeed at work
We are already past the half-way mark of 2022, and it is time to reassess those New Year goals. What have you checked off the bucket list? Which goals have changed? What is still left to do? And do you have a plan? Don’t panic – we are here to help with three...
How to prioritise ‘important’ when you’re overloaded with ‘urgent’
It’s Monday morning, 8am, and you’ve arrived at work a little on the early side. You know your ‘to-do’ list is already crushingly long, and so you spend your first quiet hour highlighting what needs to be completed this week. The rest will get bumped until it becomes...
Feeling fresh?
Whether you are a seasoned manager who has landed a new team, or someone brand new to management itself, keeping things fresh and dynamic is a good way to move forward. Here are seven great tips for new management best practice. Acknowledge the new situation You...
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