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Bridging the Skills Gap: The Key Role of Soft Skills in Career Growth

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In today’s rapidly changing professional landscape, technical proficiency and role-specific skills no longer guarantee career advancement. Employers are increasingly looking for individuals with strong people skills or who are willing to upskill to enhance their soft skills.  Soft Skills are those intangible qualities that facilitate effective collaboration, adaptability, problem-solving and leadership. Recognising and cultivating these …

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What’s Hot in Leadership Training for 2024

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This week I was prompted to look at the current landscape of leadership development for a client I am currently collaborating with on an exciting project.  I wanted to summarise in my mind and outline for our client the clear trends we see daily in leadership development training. If you are a professional pursuing a …

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QQI Level 6 Courses – a Gateway to Career Success

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Over the years, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of seeing so many of our students take their careers to the next level because they decided to study a QQI course. I continue to be amazed at how much of a difference it makes! I’ve watched people who were very unsure about stepping up in their …

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Jobs of the Future – Insights on the World of Work in 2030

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The future of work is not a distant concept anymore—it’s happening right now. Based on fascinating research from the World Economic Forum (WEF), we’re seeing new jobs that not only respond to a pandemic-shaped reality but will define the way we live and work in the next decade. Jamais Cascio, a futurist whose work I …

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Reading the Room Maintaining Communications in Online, and Hybrid Work Environments

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Over the past few months, I’ve had countless conversations with customers, business owners, and managers grappling with the same challenge—aligning business needs with the realities of remote and hybrid work. Unsurprisingly, with teams spread out across locations and time zones, particularly disjointed cross-functional teams, it’s harder to ensure everyone is on the same page. I kept hearing …

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Unlock Your Potential This Autumn with Our New Courses at New Links Training Solutions!

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As the seasons change, so do the opportunities for growth and development. This autumn, New Links Training Solutions is excited to announce a range of new courses designed to elevate your skills and career. Whether you’re looking to enhance your strategic thinking, improve stakeholder engagement, or foster a more respectful workplace, our expert-led courses offer …

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Delegation – Empowering Leaders, Managers, and Supervisors

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In this month’s blog, I will explore the subtle skills associated with delegation – in our work, we find that delegation comes naturally to some people whilst others struggle to learn this essential skill set.    Effective delegation is a cornerstone of successful leadership, it is an essential skill for managers, supervisors, and leaders who aim …

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Unlocking Success – Training Needs Analysis for Employee Development

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The key to success in the modern workplace hinges not only on hiring top talent but also on nurturing and empowering your existing employees through continuous development. Central to the success of employee development is the critical process of Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and commitment to ongoing employee growth. From my experience of working with …

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