Over the past year we have been supporting managers & leaders to manage their employees and teams through some very challenging and uncertain times. We have encountered numerous situations where a manager/team lead or supervisor has become overwhelmed with the additional demands brought on by the COVID-19 remote working. The ability to motivate and influence …
COVID-19 has impacted many aspects of our lives both personally & professionally. I am taking this opportunity to offer some words of wisdom to those of you who may feel ‘stuck’ at the moment. Whether you are employed, partially employed, underemployed, seeking a promotion, or a student looking to get their foot on a currently …
As businesses strive to recover from the disruption caused by COVID-19 staff training should focus on upskilling and building your 21st-century workforce. Equally, individuals should be monitoring their professional development to keep themselves relevant to meet the demands of the future skills economy. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), we are experiencing a ‘double …
Many organisations are using team simulation exercises to develop the skills and capabilities of their employees and teams. Team simulation training often comprises employees from different departments who come together to work as a team in an unfamiliar challenging, time-limited, and fun environment. The newly formed teams must work together to communicate, make decisions, solve …
Team Simulations – Why Experience-Based Training Works Read More »
As we enter the new year it’s important to avoid getting caught up in the negativity and bad news stories brought on by COVID-19. 2021 is a whole new year with a blank canvas to fill with exciting plans and dreams. Sure, some things are different and we may have to revise many plans that …
Is Your Staff Experiencing Pandemic Fatigue? The worldwide response from organisations and employees to the COVID-19 pandemic has been phenomenal in terms of co-operation, teamwork, and resilience. The first half of 2020 was dominated by uncertainty and crisis management with the second half of the year focused on survival and adjusting to what has become …
7 Tips to help your staff to minimise the effects of ‘Pandemic Fatigue’ Read More »
I delivered a workshop this week on ‘virtual effectiveness’ and online interviewing. It was an interactive session with amazing input from those attending. On reviewing the feedback I thought it might be useful to share the insights from the session – some practical tips that might assist anyone attending a virtual interview now or in …