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Much has been said about the need for diversity in the workplace, but how can coaching make it happen? Historically, many organisations have only paid lip-service to the need to take their employees’ personal development plans seriously...
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Rather than feel threatened by the gig economy, HR should tap into the opportunities it offers for harnessing talent and competitive advantage…
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Could YOU be a boss? The seven traits every leader needs (and they're a lot more unusual than you think)...
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Having a helicopter view of the global coaching market gives us a vantage point into coaching trends in different parts of the world. Differences in coaching delivery in different countries is in the way that programmes are put together, the preferred length of sessions and whether delivery is face-to-face or virtual….
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With the responsibility to make critical decisions on a daily basis, intense pressures and a scarcity of peers to confide in, not only is it tough at the top but it’s often stated that it’s also an incredibly lonely place to reside…
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Human resources professionals are under ever-increasing pressure to achieve measurable results and return on investment (ROI) from coaching assignments. However, research* suggests that less than 40 percent of organizations review coaching assignments once completed, leaving them with no clear idea of what has been achieved…”
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Often aggressively described as a ‘war’ or a ‘race’ for talent, human resources’ challenge to attract, retain, and grow the best available human capital is not for the faint-hearted. With employee turnover estimated to cost U.S. businesses an estimated $11 billion a year, the stakes in the battle for capability and experience are high…
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A business’ future plans provide the greatest indication of what talent is needed to deliver success. Many organisations focus on developing the next generation of leaders, however, cultivating a diverse pool of talent for the next leaders to lead is just as vital to future business success...
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Personnel Today has interviewed Simon Coops, our Managing Director, for an article entitled "Coaching managers: getting the right chemistry".
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As people emerge from all levels in business with the knowledge that they can exercise their power to shape the future of their organisation, leadership has become something that we can all contribute to, regardless of our level of ‘authority’. As Rosabeth Moss Kanter pointed out, many years ago, “Companies used to be able to function with autocratic bosses. We don’t live in that world anymore...
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Post-truth is a new term and it is defined as “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief." Typical post-truth strategies include fake news, constant repetition of untruths, blaming of the innocent and generally rendering the truth as of secondary importance...
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MindTools.com has interviewed Dr Anton Franckeiss, our Global Business Development Director, for an article entitled "Finance Fundamentals for L&D Professionals".
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Organisations seeking a blueprint to address the increasing pressures and demands of the rapidly changing corporate landscape are often confronted with change models that are too academic, too static or overly simplistic for their needs. A structured yet flexible model is essential and to work effectively requires outstanding leadership behaviours at all times, to proactively manage and deliver the necessary organisational change...
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Personnel Today has interviewed Simon Coops, our Managing Director, for an article entitled "Research reveals increase in HR professionals switching to coaching careers".
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When it comes to successful employee engagement initiatives, it’s definitely true that talk is cheap. To avoid the risks of creating a disengaged workforce, there’s no better (or more cost-effective) way for organisations to understand, engage and motivate their employees than through good, old fashioned communication..
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Acuity Coaching, a UK based global managed coaching provider to the leading multi-nationals, is launching a new international brand, Acuity Global Development (AGD). Offering increased global capability and a broader service offering for the company, the move builds on Acuity Coaching’s impressive track record of delivering both Organisational Effectiveness and Personal Effectiveness interventions for organizations including: Oracle, RBS, Linklaters and GE...
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Personnel Today has interviewed Simon Coops, our Managing Director, for an article entitled "Executive coaching to the rescue".
