Telling Ain’t Training
So if 'telling ain't training', how should you train? Find out about this excellent and influential book, itself a great example of the training techniques it describes.
Leadership and Management
The Mind of the Leader
Author Rasmus Hougaard discusses the core qualities – mindfulness, selflessness and compassion – that leaders can use to engage with colleagues, and better lead their teams.
After the Horse has Bolted: The Exit Interview
Exit interviews can give a valuable insight into employee opinions of an organisation. The pros and cons of exit interviews are outlined here, along with advice on developing an exit interview policy and using exit interview findings effectively.
Understanding Drivers for Change
This exercise can be used by both individuals and teams to develop understanding of the external forces that drive change in their organisation. It can also be used as a starting point to develop plans for how an organisation or specific work area can effectively respond to external sources of change. The exercise can take up to a full day to complete if being used by a large group, and a couple of hours if completed by an individual.
How to Improve Team Relationships
Guidelines to help you to create a more positive and productive working atmosphere within your team.
Intuition and Decision-Making
This article examines what some of the leading experts have to say about intuitive decision-making, and offers some advice on when it might be most appropriate to use it, and the pitfalls to avoid.
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Top Tips for Running a Team-Building Event
Plan, execute and follow up on a team-building event effectively with these top tips.
Could I Be a Coach or Mentor?
Find out with these top tips whether you could be an effective coach or mentor to someone in your team.
Test Your Spelling
Surveys have shown that many people are confused over the spelling of common words and phrases. This individual exercise allows participants to test their own spelling ability.
The Leader as a Mensch
Being a mensch is about being a decent human being; someone everyone looks up to, and wants to follow. Bruna Martinuzzi explains how to improve our performance as leaders by adopting a mensch-like attitude.
Managing Volunteers
Supervising workers with no pay or contracts can challenge your management skills. Find out how to get the most from your volunteer team.
The New One Minute Manager
The management classic "The One Minute Manager" has been updated to reflect developments in approaches and the business environment. Learn more here.