(2 minute read) Have you ever wondered why some organisations have a fantastic atmosphere while others seem to lack that positive energy? Well, it turns out that creating a great workplace environment is not accidental. It is, in fact, a reflection of the individuals working there and the energy...
(2 minute read) When Marian Wright Edelman famously quoted, “You can’t be what you can’t see”, she was referring to the lack of female representation in positions of power or influence. While Edelman’s concern is as relevant today as when she first made this statement in 2011, there are ...
(1 minute read) “A mind stretched by a new experience, can not go back to its original dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes In the mid 1800’s, high-jump competitions were known to be held at various Highland Games in Scotland. Then, in 1896, they were included in the first modern Olympic...
(2 minute read) “Anyone who stops learning is old. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” Henry Ford If we accept the premise of the 70:20:10 Rule – which claims that approximately 70% of our work-related learning comes from on-the-job experiences, 20% from peer-to-peer coaching conversations, and 10% from participating...
(2 minute read) In addition to the multitude of physical and social consequences of the recent pandemic, we’re continuing to experience impacts to the way we work. Early in 2022, the media grabbed hold of a phenomenon (their word, not ours) labelled ‘The Great Resignation’, where individuals were placing...
(2 minute read) Have you ever observed a bird when it is walking around? A few steps forwards, a quick turning of its head, followed by some foraging for insects, seeds or worms. The birds’ behaviours and actions are a good example of how our brain works in two...