New Year – New Look for leadership
As we approach the end of the year, it felt like a great time to reflect on sone of the successes and challenges of 2023 and what we are looking forward to in 2024.
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2023 Looking back and into 2024
As we approach the end of the year, it felt like a great time to reflect on sone of the successes and challenges of 2023 and what we are looking forward to in 2024.
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A season of change and my Journey So Far
With this month’s blogs all about the season, and Autumn being the season of change, it’s the perfect time to start a new job. As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, it’s a perfect time to embrace new beginnings and take on new challenges.
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Preparing for Growth and Renewal
I come bearing great news! Spring is in the air. Well, maybe not, but if you are a human being of the solar powered variety like me, you will want to cast your mind forward to the warmer days, new shoots, the sense of renewed energy in the world around us and maybe this blog can give you some ideas of things to look forward to, to at least put a spring in your step over the coming colder months!
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Letting go of the old to make room for the new
We have been chatting recently in the team about drawing a metaphorical connection between the changing seasons, specifically the leaves beginning to fall and the arrival of some first signs of winter, and the concept of using this time to take stock, off board tasks and objectives in a professional context and making space for new plans.
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Living and thriving in a world of change
Going to school in the 1980s and 90s put me at the head of the computer curve. I was there at the heyday of computer development; the BBC Micro – when a floppy disk really was floppy, the Spectrum ZX 128K (with cassette, obviously), dial up internet with that crazy scratchy sound effect that told you something was happening. Youngsters were programming computers, mobile phones were just beginning to emerge and the mullet was a hairstyle on the decline.
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Will AI replace our teams and how important is human connection in the workplace?
Whilst holidaying in San Fransisco recently (it’s an amazing place and should be on everyone’s bucket list) I was surprised to hear that the first driverless taxi had been launched the very week I was there. And having seen one of the converted Jaguar i Paces driving around, it got me thinking about how this innovation was taking jobs away from the regular taxi drivers and what impact AI will have on our own teams in the future.
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Getting back from holidays and re-igniting your team
Now that the summer holidays are a distant memory fading into the mists of time, it can be hard to get your team back into the groove of work. The relaxed atmosphere of holidays can make it difficult for employees to return to regular work routines. But, with the right approach, leaders can effectively re-engage their staff and ensure a smooth and productive return to work. Here are some tips for leaders to reignite the spark among their teams.
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Making a Difference – starting a new career
So, it’s been 3 whole weeks and I feel like I am already part of the furniture. I’ve been reflecting on my journey that led me to Pro-Development. That serendipitous moment when I messaged Will after seeing her Brimham Rocks post, to speaking to Michelle the next day, applying for the role the same day and attending the assessment centre, along with other candidates, the following Thursday! It all happened in a flash. It’s been a rollercoaster ride, but it has all led to this moment, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
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