Navigating the challenges of new managers: Stepping into leadership
Introduction: Becoming a manager is an exciting and rewarding milestone in one's career journey. However, it also presents a unique set of challenges that can catch new managers off guard. The transition from being an individual contributor to leading a team requires...
Should trainers be fearful of the rise of AI?
The emergence of AI technology has undoubtedly had an impact on various industries, including the training industry. While AI has the potential to disrupt certain aspects of traditional training, it is important to view it as a tool that can enhance and complement...
Are we seeing a shift in approach to learning & development?
At the end of each financial year, we spend time reviewing all the workshops and programmes we have delivered, looking for trends and indications as to what businesses are looking for in terms of learning and development for their employees. This year there were two...
Is an accredited programme right for you?
Over the last couple of years, we have seen a sharp increase in demand for accredited management and leadership programmes. Given that, I thought it would be useful to outline some of their benefits which will hopefully enable you to decide if its right for your...
Previous experience vs thorough consultancy
I am often challenged by potential new clients to identify ‘similar’ organisations who we have worked with previously and whilst I appreciate that it can provide a certain level of reassurance – I am increasingly left thinking ‘does it really matter?’ Here’s a few...
Management Behaviours
There's no shortage of leadership and management trends and predictions circulating at this time of year but we thought you might find it useful to understand those key behaviours that we'll be encouraging participants to adopt in our leadership & management...
New Year Training Checklist
The start of the year is an ideal time to plan and schedule your training initiatives for 2023 but before you do so, it’s worth considering the following 5 key questions: Do you actually need ‘formal’ training? Great training can be a vital development tool, but it...
Loch Ness Update
A massive well done to our Head of Learning - Lawrence White - who has successfully completed the grueling Etape Loch Ness. What's more, he's raised an amazing £1700 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The right time of year to plan for evaluation!
During the last quarter of 2021 you might be forgiven for not concentrating fully on the Return in Investment (RoI) from any training and development you organised. Indeed, some Human Resources (quite rightly) see Learning & Development (L&D) as an integral...
Lawrence’s Journey with Macmillan – Our Charity of the Moment
In early 2019, our Head of Learning - Lawrence White was enjoying life to the full. As a 52-year-old he enjoyed keeping fit, was still an active if somewhat slower rugby player and he played cricket for his local team in the summer months. He had just taken up road...
