As a lot of people know, I am a great fan of the sentiment of Sy Oliver’s song – “It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it.” Well, I came across a new variation on the… Continue reading
As many of you know, I have strong reservations about the idea of ‘integrating’ coaching and therapy – let that be clear from the outset. I can certainly see that both disciplines can learn from each other. In an adjacent… Continue reading
There’s a saying, often mis-attributed by Americans to Mark Twain, who equally mis-attributed it to Disraeli, who may well have been using a similar phrase common at the time (the 1880-1890s)[1]. It goes; “There’s lies, damned lies, and statistics.” Nowhere… Continue reading
This isn’t intended to be a lengthy post, but I hope that the point will be taken. According to a survey of 200 heads of schools by a leading education magazine, 70% of headteachers said Facebook and Twitter are bad… Continue reading
Prompted by a piece of research published almost four years ago now, writing on the BBC News website, today (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27813535), Lucy Kellaway suggests; In most offices a raft of mainly pointless, cumbersome tools are used to assess performance, including “competency… Continue reading
Journaling has been recognised as a powerful instrument for personal development for as far back as we can tell. It isn’t for everyone, but at least giving it a try may help you identify another way of doing something that… Continue reading
Some of you know that I hold a couple of research posts currently. Being ‘evidence-led’ is the mantra of many professions and organisations at present. One of them has asked me to give a keynote answering critical members who want… Continue reading
Keeping a personal journal is common among statesmen and stateswomen – it’s a valuable tool for personal growth. Personal development is a process of understanding ourselves. Some people embark on it early in life; many much later; and most never… Continue reading
On a LinkedIn forum today, a “Global HR Professional” posted the following question; Employee Handbook Update – Opinions please We are adding a few lines to our employee handbook which was originally created and distributed in 2012. The changes are… Continue reading
An article in HR magazine today highlights the problem that many people, especially those who have been unemployed in the longer term, experience when they get a new job. Roughly 4/5 employees (not just those who ‘return to work’ (RTWs))… Continue reading
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