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Productivity and professional development: Focus on strengths, not weaknesses

Leaders with social anxiety disorder can give us valuable perspectives in workplaces that value extroversion. Neurodiversity is an important factor in...

29 March 2021 | 4 min read

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How does Agile project management relate to leadership?

How can leaders focus on agile principles that will add most value, especially in less agile environments? As organisations tackle the challenges of a...

28 March 2021 | 11 min read

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What is learning and development and why is it important?

Learning and development are both important but aren't the same thing. What is L&D and why does it matter? Management courses that attempt to have...

15 March 2021 | 7 min read

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3 ways to end a feedback conversation as a manager

Knowing how to end a feedback conversation well can be difficult. What skills do leaders need? Do you have the skills and confidence to execute feedba...

12 March 2021 | 4 min read

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How to handle negative feedback as a leader

Knowing how to handle negative feedback is a soft skill that today's leaders must master. But how? Receiving and reflecting on feedback can help leade...

12 March 2021 | 6 min read

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Soft skills and upskilling managers and employees - PwC case study

This PwC case study shows how a radical rethink of work culture is needed if we are to meet the upskilling challenge. Periods of disruption are known ...

09 March 2021 | 4 min read

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What are the top 5 characteristics of emotional intelligence in good leadership?

See how to use the top 5 characteristics of emotional intelligence to increase workplace wellbeing and productivity. Emotional intelligence in leaders...

09 March 2021 | 6 min read

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Apprenticeship levy guidance for employers

At a time when more than 90% of UK workers will need reskilling by 2030, the apprenticeship levy provides employers with the opportunity to offer free...

02 March 2021 | 6 min read

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Effective leadership, emotional intelligence and building trust

Effective leadership requires soft skills and emotional intelligence. How to build trust in the workplace? Start with yourself. Being in a leadership ...

22 February 2021 | 4 min read

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Introducing the Transformational Leadership Programme: why learning is the crucible of transformation for our times

In light of the current pandemic, The Crucible's message about learning, adapting to disruption and shaping the future, has never been more relevant f...

01 July 2020 | 12 min read