Absolutely! Whether you are a leader in an organisation, or a business owner, you hopefully already have business goals and objectives laid out as part of helping you deliver your role in the business. (this article explains why this is important ) However, the reality is that there are many different types of goals that apply…
Once you have been appointed to your new (or first )leadership role or perhaps have taken over your role as business owner with a team, it can a take a little while to settle in to a new day to day routine and to get to know what your “job” actually is. It might feel like you…
From my own personal experience and from working with many new leaders, I know that stepping into a leadership role for the first time or even leading a new team, can feel scary or even intimidating and at times overwhelming. If not done well it can cause unnecessary stress and frustrations for both you and…
What should be in your Coaching Toolkit? Your coaching toolkit should ideally consist of various resources, techniques, tools and skills that you can draw upon to support your coachee or your team effectively. Ideally it should not be a static thing but a versatile and adaptable toolkit which equips you with the resources needed to…
What is Emotional Intelligence? The phrase Emotional Intelligence (EI) is believed to be first used in 1990 by researchers Drs John Mayer and Peter Salovey. They defined EI as “the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and use this information to guide one’s thinking and actions” (Salovey…
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are three interconnected concepts that are important in promoting fairness, respect, and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their differences. Equality refers to the notion that all individuals should have the same rights, opportunities, and treatment, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics.…
How would YOU describe an amazing employee experience? Have you ever stopped to give this question real and deep thought? And, would everyone in your team give the same answer as each other let alone agree with your version? When I was a leader, my intention was always to give my team a great experience…
In the realm of leadership development, one often overlooked but essential factor in developing as a leader is developing our mental health and wellbeing alongside our leadership skills. Understanding the role good mental health plays is key in understanding our ability to not only function day to day but in our ability to learn, grow…
Assessment is the essential foundation for organisational success because high quality assessment used at the point of hire enables you to have the greatest impact on performance, productivity and retention. What distinguishes the Harrison Assessment from others is its examination of both the eligibility and the suitability of a candidate for the position. To be…
Wouldn’t it be great to have a crystal ball handy that you could whip out and use any time you needed to make an HR decision? “Oh mighty crystal ball, tell me is this person going to be the great employee that will help the company achieve its goals, or the hire from hell?” “Oh…
