Management

Effective leadership is more than just delegating tasks and making critical decisions – it's also about recognising human emotions and learning how to manage them for everyone's benefit. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is one of the most significant factors contributing to the success of leaders and managers. Among the vast array of professional development offerings at our training centre, our Leadership...

Navigating the ship of leadership is no easy task. It requires a unique blend of skills, including the ability to inspire others, make tough decisions, and, perhaps most importantly, manage time effectively. Just think about it—the better you become at managing time, the more tasks you can accomplish, and the more influential your leadership can be. But how do you...

Managing a team is no easy feat, and one of the most critical skills a leader needs to master is effective delegation. This might sound like a no-brainer, but it's not as simple as dumping tasks onto other people's desks. It's about understanding your team's strengths and weaknesses, and assigning tasks accordingly.  It's about trusting others with important responsibilities and...

Leadership is not just about making decisions and issuing orders; it's an art that requires understanding and harnessing the power of emotions—both yours and others'. It's about navigating the complex landscape of human feelings to inspire, motivate and connect. This is where Emotional Intelligence (EQ) comes in, a less talked about but incredibly vital skill set for effective leadership.  Gone...

Decision-making—it's a skill that doesn't come naturally to many, yet it's an integral part of leadership and management. It's what separates effective leaders from the rest, and it's what can make or break an organisation. And let's face it, it can be tough. The pressure to make the right call, the fear of making the wrong one, the uncertainty of...

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive world, it's no longer enough to just be smart or technically savvy. Success, in large part, depends on our emotional intelligence—that is, our ability to understand, manage, and use our emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathise with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflicts. But how does one go about honing...

Motivation is crucial to any individual, but we have noticed some exciting findings regarding Generation Z versus older generations when discussing generational differences. Everyone is motivated by something, but what do you think Generation Z is motivated by? Is it money or impact? These are crucial questions to ask because we understand one’s motivation, we can further encourage productivity and...

In today's rapidly evolving world, a common misconception among leaders and managers is that the way of specific industries and companies must continue without alteration. While this desire may be out of good intentions, there are several reasons why we all need to wake up to the power of Generation Z, the new generation of leaders in many of our...

It is that time in January when your Goals that have been set as part of your New Years Resolution start to drift, the mid-January slump. Why is this? Well, the reason is motivation and recognising the differences between Extrinsic or Intrinsic Goals. When we set goals with Extrinsic motivation, for example, I want to look better for my partner...

Ralph and Claire went to London at the weekend, to check our things were looking for the opening up of everything today, 17th May. We have our HQ offices at Cheapside, and we wanted to check in there and see how things were going. It had been a year since we were there, and although the staff had been brilliant...