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Stepping into a new leadership or management role is often celebrated as a career highlight. It represents recognition, trust, and a reward for high performance. Yet, behind the celebratory LinkedIn posts and well-wishing emails lies a sobering truth: for many new...
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Every teacher knows the scene. It starts with a subtle shift: a chair scraping back too sharply, a refusal to pick up a pen, or a sudden, sharp outburst of frustration. Within seconds, a routine task turns into a standoff. The rest of the class watches on as the...
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When Everyone Has Access to the Same Tech, Your People Become Your Differentiator We have officially entered the age of AI ubiquity. Generative AI tools, automated workflows, and sophisticated machine-learning platforms are no longer the exclusive domain of tech...
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We have all seen it happen. A leadership team conceives a brilliant initiative designed to boost employee retention, build cross-departmental collaboration, or develop future leaders. The budget is approved, a launch email goes out, and… momentum stalls. Months later,...
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Mentoring is almost universally celebrated as a force for good. Organisations across the globe implement mentoring schemes to boost retention, accelerate leadership development, and support inclusivity. The underlying assumption is simple: pair someone experienced...
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While every mentoring relationship is unique, the structure of a truly effective conversation is surprisingly consistent. Developed through extensive research, consultation, and real-world application, The Mentoring Session Model provides a practical roadmap for...
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At the heart of a thriving community lies the principle of advocacy. Advocacy – the act of speaking up for oneself and others – is a vital practice that protects the integrity of our workplaces, educational environments, and society as a whole. Conversely,...
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Many in the L&D community are highly aware of the power of human connection and are always keen to make the best use of it for meaningful training. It is why implementing and scaling a mentoring scheme is such a popular route for long-term development and support...
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Stepping into a management role, or looking to revitalise a team that has lost its spark, often leads to the same realisation: the traditional command and control style of leadership simply isn’t enough. In today’s fast-paced, hybrid work environment, the most...
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Our parent company The Root Of It, a leading provider of workplace mental health strategy consultancy and training provider, is proud to announce that it has been recognised with three business awards. The company has won the Business Innovation award from Corporate...
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We had the great opportunity to speak with Nicki for the Mentor Profiles Project, and find out about her journey into mentoring. With a wide range and depth of experience as a professional mentor, Nicki offers a unique perspective on how transformative the practice...
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The theme for Refugee Week 2026 is courage, and we are all invited to participate through Simple Acts- everyday gestures of solidarity. Every year, Refugee Week serves as a vibrant, uplifting reminder of what it means to share our humanity. It is a festival of music,...
