CIPD research shows that 99% of employers believe coaching can deliver tangible benefits to both individuals and organisations. Having only one key executive in an organisation who receives professional coaching, and who focuses on their leadership skills as well as on how they are operating, can affect tens, hundreds if not thousands of staff.Organisations that […]

Readers of my blog have previously been introduced to Michael Bungay Stanier through his wonderful ‘flash movie’ The Eight Principles of Fun. Michael is constantly on the look out for ideas to boost creativity and inspire people. He is inspiringly generous with his resource bank of ideas. The following link is a downloadable pdf by […]

John Hegley, my all time favourite poet / comedian has contributed 5 poems for my book me + you =Each poem gives unique but very familiar insights into the world of emotions and relationships.Over the moon would sum up my feelings at the moment.

“Three quarters of companies think line managers are poor at managingemployees, according to a survey by IRS Employment Review. The research found that companies employ new first line managers becausethey succeed in their current job, rather than because they possess theleadership and people skills necessary for the new role. “ TrainingZONE 06 March 2006

In this month’s Psychologies magazine there’s an interesting article on how the order of your birth plays a part in your personality. First borns and only children – born leadersMiddle children – careers in retail, sales, advertising or the caring professionsLast children – rebels, non-conformists, drawn to creative professions and performing arts. (For the record […]

On the Culture Show a few weeks ago, there were some art critics visiting an exhibition of snow sculptures. Most people enjoyed the whole experience and then the inevitable question came of how worthwhile was this when they were just going to melt away as the seasons changed. A member of the public, when asked […]

For those of you interested in Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, there is a free multiple intelligence test to identify your dominant intelligences on the businessballs website: http://www.businessballs.com/freematerialsinexcel/free_multiple_intelligences_test.xls To put Gardner’s model in the context of emotional intelligence, EI is intrapersonal intelligence and interpersonal intelligence.

My book me + you = will be ready for on line purchasing in March. If you would like me to let you know when it’s published, just leave a contact email address in the comments section. Or, watch this space.

charismatic, team-oriented and participative. See the CIPD Guide on international management development (IMD) for information on global leadership17 January 2006whatsnew@cipd.co.uk

Interpersonal and teamwork skills are the most highly sought after, according to a survey of 4,500 employers.A report, by Job Centre Plus, found that regardless of occupation, whether unskilled or professional, teamworking and interpersonal skills were highly sought after by employers.Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus Lesley Strathie said that the research would help the organisation […]