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Our thoughts on ways to develop leaders and teams using the latest thinking in fields including neuroscience, behavioural change and systems thinking.
Can managers say I don’t know?
They can - and they should. Find out why in my interview with Olivia Sorrel-Dejerine from the website Welcome to the Jungle.
Choosing a mentor
Proactively finding a mentor is one of the most powerful things you can do to establish yourself in a new career or develop yourself within it. Research shows that particularly for women in...
Creating psychological safety in teams
Working from home has thrown up new challenges for leaders concerning creating a sense of psychological safety, that sense that you can share your ideas and be accepted, and be able to make mistakes...
How to lead your team in a time of chaos and complexity
"Complexity is an extension of the world in which we already live. It calls on your to plan for what comes next and to react thoughtfully, now and for the long run. "Chaos on the other hand,...
Nine reasons why you and your organisation need coaching more than ever right now
It’s easy to consider coaching a discretionary spend. Is leadership development so important when you’re putting every effort into managing your cashflow and ensuring the survival of the business...
Living Alone During Coronovirus: Tips for Working At Home
Jessica Shankleman from Bloomberg Businessweek interviewed Ros Toynbee on how to work from home when you are on your own in lockdown....
How to stay visible and connected in lockdown without burning out
Five weeks into the UK lockdown I’m checking in with clients about what’s different compared to when they first began to work from home, following the coronavirus restrictions announced mid- March....
Starting a new job when you are working from home
Congratulations on your new role! It’s always exciting to be starting a new job – but it can be nerve-wracking too. You want to quickly demonstrate to the manager who has hired you and the the team...
Which is best? Coaching in person – or by phone or Skype?
It’s commonly assumed that if you want to get the best from coaching, it has to be in person. Yet, in the States and many other countries, most leadership and career coaching takes place virtually,...
Wish you were more visionary as a leader? Maybe you don’t need to be
This week I attended an HR Forum where EDHEC business school presenting some fascinating research around perceptions of good leadership and how men and women perceive diversity, inclusion and gender...
What it’s like to spend a day with a coach focusing on progressing your career
If you had a whole six hours and a leisurely lunch to talk with a highly-skilled coach about your career and skills, what would you love to get resolved? Get clear on your career direction and plan...
Try feed-forward instead of feedback
Providing feedback has long been considered an essential skill for leaders. Employees want to know from manager that they are meeting expectations while managers also have become accustomed to...