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We were delighted to get the opportunity to speak with Trina as part of our Mentor Profiles Project, and hear all about her fantastic journey with GROW Mentoring. From joining them as a mentee, to now being a Partnership Manager and Mentor, Trina has a unique level of...
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Mentoring programs are one of those initiatives that almost every organisation believes in. They promise stronger leadership, better retention, improved development, and a more connected culture. And yet… Many mentoring programs quietly fail. Not because they’re a bad...
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Imagine walking into work on a Monday morning knowing that if you hit a snag, there’s a whole network of people ready to help – not because an HR manual tells them to, but because that’s just “how we do things here.” No gatekeeping, no “that’s...
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In today’s dynamic business landscape, the terms “manager” and “leader” are often used interchangeably. However, while some individuals successfully embody both roles, the core philosophies and functions of management and leadership are...
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In today’s workplace, we have regularly been conditioned to think of conflict as a failure. We are taught to “keep the peace,” “be a team player,” and “avoid ruffling feathers.” However, when it comes to personal growth and...
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Before you champion launching a mentoring programme, it’s crucial to conduct a thorough check to see if your organisation is ready for mentoring. This isn’t about finding reasons to not implement a programme, but rather ensuring you lay the groundwork for...
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While informal chats and check-ins have their place, organisations are increasingly recognising that to truly harvest the benefits of developmental relationships, they must move toward formal mentoring programmes. “My door is always open” is a phrase often...
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In today’s dynamic professional landscape, the command-and-control manager is an increasingly outdated figure. The most effective leaders aren’t just assigning tasks; they are cultivating potential, encouraging autonomy, and building resilient teams....
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As Anti-Bullying Week 2025 continues, the message of ‘Power for Good’ applies just as much to the workplace. When we think of bullying, images of school playgrounds often come to mind. Yet, the unfortunate reality is that bullying doesn’t disappear...
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In our personal and professional lives, there’s one powerful tool that consistently drives improvement, strengthens relationships, and promotes growth: feedback. Often viewed with a mix of anticipation and apprehension, feedback isn’t just a formality;...
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Disability inclusion in the workplace has been increasingly scrutinised in recent months. The UK government has made a clear commitment to getting more disabled people into employment, highlighting the economic and social benefits this brings. The stated long term...
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Upskilling and reskilling are top buzzwords in today’s fast changing job market, but knowing how best to do so can be difficult. It feels like every day there’s a new technology or a new way of doing business, and what you learned a few years ago might not be...
