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Music & Motivation – Research into music at work and whether this increases productivity?
Some interesting research published by the University of Milton Hale, from Professor James Evesham this week on the impact of music on the work force. It seems that many companies are using music at work. Some simply in the elevator, so the music is only heard in short bursts. Others have music piped across the…
Time to refresh those strategic thinking skills
What leadership skill do your employees, colleagues, and peers view as the most important for you to have? In the Harvard Business Review a 2013 study by The Management Research Group found that 97 percent of a group of 10,000 senior executives said strategic thinking is the most critical leadership skill for an organisation’s success. In another study, …
Christmas cards and how not to send them
Charity not cards. Some people seem to enjoy writing to each other to tell them they are not sending a card but have chosen to donate to charity instead. It is amazing how people have been duped into believing these two things are connected. You may get a note that says something like this: ‘As…
Coaching skills – real life reminders
We run many coaching programmes and sometimes real life reminds you of how relevant and important some of our frameworks and ideas are in practice. Example 1 I was chatting to a friend who asked how business is for DTC. I was enthusiastic and also mentioned we had been on the receiving end of a…
New Open Courses
We are pleased to offer the following NEW Open Courses: ILM Level 5 Coaching & Mentoring Executive Presence
Senior Leadership & Top Teams – How do you measure up?
We have attached our business excellence model and hope it triggers some reflections or thoughts for you. If you aspire to work as a senior leader, this model will help to map out the challenge you face. If you are already working at this level, then our challenge is simple. Review your last couple of…
In which the CEO encourages employees to work harder by giving them forms to fill in
It is amazing how some managers think they can create forms and procedures that will keep employees successfully in line. We heard a case this week that just makes us want to weep. The company has many people working from home. The employees do a lot of miles. The CEO has introduced a new form…
The search for the right answer
Yesterday I spent an enjoyable day working with the senior boys at Eton talking to them about careers in management. It is hard to imagine a more driven collection of people in one room. They have confidence in abundance, social skills that put most people to shame and intellect that is inspiring to see. I…
In which Terry Gilliam’s vision of an organisation comes to life
We have spent hours and hours recently preparing tenders for Public Sector organisations. Based on our experience we wondered what it would be like to apply for a job in the Procurement Department…. This is what it might be like…. Applying for a job in the Procurement Department Dear applicant. Thank you for considering a…