Articles
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...
Articles, Interviews
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...
Interviews
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...
Articles
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...
Articles
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...
Articles
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...
Articles
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...
Articles
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...
Articles
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...
Articles
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....
Articles
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...
Articles
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;...
