Coaching during a recession…

A colleague pointed out that I’d worked through a recession and wondered if I’d got any tips? I don’t like talking about my own work too much, but the backstory might help explain the bullet points… Coaching through recessions… what… Continue reading

Masters’ Level (CIPD L7) Human Resources Management qualification – Sept 2017

If you work in HR, this is an incredible opportunity. Gain a Masters’ Level qualification in your spare time, over two years at a very reasonable cost. Here’s a summary of last week’s ‘taster’ afternoon: CIPD Level 7 Taster Afternoon… Continue reading

Scapegoating and social media networks

Psychodynamically, scapegoating is defined as a “process by which the mechanisms of projection or displacement are used to focus unwarranted levels of aggression, hostility, frustration, etc., on another individual or group.” Aggression, hostility and frustration are behaviours, as is the… Continue reading

Business Book of the Week – Christakis – Connected = The science of social media networks

Our understanding of behaviour in groups has been evolving for many years. Much of the earliest scientific study was based on animal populations and formed a subset of the science of ethology. These studies usually revolved around small groups that… Continue reading

BBOTW – “Linked – How Everything is Connected to Everything Else and What it Means for Business and Everyday Life” by Albert-Laszlo Barabasi

Business Book Of The Week – “Linked – How Everything is Connected to Everything Else and What it Means for Business and Everyday Life” by Albert-Laszlo Barabasi I was planning on reviewing Albert-Laszlo Barabasi’s latest book, “Bursts: The Hidden Pattern… Continue reading

Corporate Alumni Networks – managing your reputation and protecting your future in recessionary times

Why reputation among former employees is so vital… Imagine yourself, in three years’ time. A former colleague calls – perhaps it’s one of those you’ve had to ‘let go’ this year, or someone who saw an opportunity elsewhere and left.… Continue reading