Archived Newsletters

Here you can find all of our previous newsletters which we have sent. Simply click on the link below to view and the newsletter will open in a new window. Why not sign up to our newsletter list to receive this in future.

• Issue 01 - March 2010

  In this issue, we focus on recent issues our clients have experienced and which we've tackled - to do with a novel 360 degree feedback process, outplacement support and dealing with personal tension.

• Issue 02 - April 2010

  In this issue, we focus on a vital step in implementing successful change - making staff aware at an early stage - of potential changes, through Awareness Workshops. An ongoing concern for many organisations who use Coaching is measuring results and return on investment, so we provide some ideas of how to do it. Our featured article on Mentoring comes as a result of strong interest from our clients, who are keen to introduce more formal development processes, whilst wishing to use internal resources.

• Issue 03 - May 2010

  In this issue, we focus on Leadership and the challenge of personal change, delivering meaningful presentations and Mentoring.

• Issue 04 - June 2010

  With the recession and cut-backs, most employees are suffering loss of morale and stress from Change overload. So our three articles today provide new perspectives and help on what as managers, you can do to make a positive difference.

• Issue 05 - July 2010

  Thanks for joining us. If you're concerned for the development of yourself, your team or organisation, you will find something of value in this issue. We focus on 'Increasing the long term impact of training', 'How to build successful mentoring relationships' and one of our more recent offerings 'Report writing'.

• Issue 06 - August 2010

  Our articles today provide insights into the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and personality types, using 360 degree assessments to give powerful and focused feedback on an individuals behaviour, and a new model for Enlightened Teamworking, created for Charity Trustee Boards.

• Issue 07 - September 2010

  In returning however, the same challenges face us - change - whether forced or self initiated, this challenges all leaders. We look at this in this newsletter, the matter of Diversity and the specific challenges of being an Entrepreneur.

• Issue 08 - October 2010

  As a number of our clients have asked us how different Personality Assessment tools can be used, we focus today on the OPQ32r and how it helps to clarify 'right fit' for roles. Carolyn Clarke, our senior trainer on management development addresses what managers must do to increase performance in their staff. And finally we offer some help on hiring the right coach for your context.

• Issue 09 - November 2010

  In our first article we focus on the differences between working in a collaborative vs a competitive environment; we address the issue of how individuals react to change and how senior executives can help by understanding what is going on beneath the surface; and finally how new learning can be engineered for sustainable results.

• Issue 10 - December 2010

  We focus this month on good time management, how to select naturally talented sales people and news on diversity.

• Issue 11 - January 2011

  As a new approach this month, we have recruited Socrates and his wisdom on the value of not passing on negative comments about others - valuable advice in both life and work contexts. Additionally, as so many of you are involved in change, we have some tips for you to Initiating Change. Then finally the value of Mentoring from the Mentee's perspective.

• Issue 12 - March 2011

  As March (and hopefully Spring) appears, we've taken a lighter note with our sayings and our articles - which we hope you'll enjoy. We focus this time on what Great Leadership looks like, being Well Prepared and the place for Assertiveness.

• Issue 13 - April 2011

  As we welcome the warm weather, we invite you to reflect on development - how to expedite it in talented people, how to engage more people in it and how to provide a tool to help those engaged in the challenge of change. Please give us your feedback and let us know what you think.

• Issue 14 - May 2011

  Please join me on a free teleconference call aimed at helping you address one of the major challenges of our time - busyness! Our article 'Spring Cleaning Your Mind' opens up the territory, whilst the call will more directly focus on actions to take for immediate results. 'What are you really like?' explains the MBTI and how to understand yourself. Enjoy!

• Issue 15 - June 2011

  Today I've taken a personal approach in answering a key question 'Why do you coach?' You'll get an inside view of what goes on in one coach's mind as they're working with you! Next we look at how the OPQ32 can help in recruiting the right people for your organisation. And finally we have some news of our extra-curricular activities - speed coaching with former Olympians!

• Issue 16 - July 2011

  As we begin the second half of 2011, I felt we could all do with an inspirational approach to our lives. Hence the focus of our reflections (left) and really helpful advice in having 'Courageous conversations' and on 'going the extra mile'. In our news section, we're alerting you to a new service we're launching - Nonviolent communication workshops for groups and individuals.

• Issue 17 - August 2011

  This month, we've looked at how valuable praising employees is for impacting performance and for making life more enjoyable for everyone. Then, our article on transferring training to the workplace echoes a conversation I had with one of our clients - often so much attention goes on the front end of training, and not much on actually making it count practically in the workplace. We suggest some proactive things you can do to make that difference. In our news section, we report on Ashridge Business Schools' research on managing Generation Y, a current concern for many senior managers.