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Bypassing the Busy Trap: Can Behavioural Science Unlock More Effective Workplace Learning?
In almost every interaction we have with people in organisations, they tell us that one of the barriers (to almost anything!) is being too busy. Certainly, it has been said that people are too busy to engage in behavioural science in workplace learning. So, are...
How Do We Help People Who Are Too Busy to Learn in Their Workplace?
A common refrain echoes in modern organisations' bustling corridors: "We're just too busy." This sentiment, particularly when it comes to learning in the workplace, presents a significant challenge. Are organisations hiring more staff to lighten the load? Not...
How Do I Unlock the Potential of My People?
The most frequently asked question by HRDs we get is: “How do I unlock the potential of my people?” The answer to that question is what I’ve dedicated the last 20 years to answering! Check out this recent video I recorded to explain the framework we use that...
Is what you’re doing actually behaviour change?
Whether you work as a learning and development professional, an organisational development professional or a professional in human resources - it is likely that at some point you want some people to change what they are doing. This is the domain of behaviour change. ...
How do you launch a new strategy effectively?
Many companies we’ve worked with choose to run a day, or a few days where they bring people together to launch the latest strategy; a strategy day. The intention may only be to share the new strategy or the goals may be far deeper and more ambitious. Much attention...
What should you ask your training provider partners, BEFORE you engage them?
Evaluating possible training provider partners can be a tricky thing to do. They may tell you great things when you speak to them, but then be less flexible or helpful once you get into the project. We believe it is ideal for both parties if the match is a strong one....
Is training neurodiverse people different from neurotypical people?
The short answer is yes. The longer answer starts with recognising that, of course, all people are different. One of our key messages for organisations is that neurodiversity isn't so dissimilar to all the other variations there are between humans. Together we want...
Growing a Social Brain
Are you born with social skills? Human beings are naturally social. To survive from a newborn, we have to rely on others. To have children, we have to form a relationship with a partner. To be successful at work, it usually pays to work as a team. And loneliness is...
How to Design Organisational Culture
Shaping organisational culture is a popular topic. And for good reason, the culture that we exist within influences how we perform and, therefore, the results an organisation can achieve. While most companies and leaders collectively explore what they think their...
Top 7 Things to Look for in Any Leadership Development Training Session
Over the years, we’ve both led and observed a fair share of leadership development training sessions in the UK and abroad. We’ve spoken to those who train, as well as those who are being trained, gathering feedback and seeing what works and what doesn’t. Based on this...
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