20 Jun
What is facilitation? Definitions include that it is the process of making something possible or easier, to help cause (something): to help (something) run more smoothly and effectively. According to…
07 Jun
Achieving successful change is one of the biggest problems that modern organisations face. There is just so much change taking place in organisations – a strategic vision with numerous initiatives…
03 May
In our last blog, Ruth gave you some considerations when working from home to make things easier and become as effective as being office based – something that both of…
19 Apr
Once upon a time, a time before Covid19 and lockdown, working from home were three words that excited a contractor. To be offered a contract where working from home (WFH)…
29 Mar
Over recent weeks we have been discussing Coaching and Mentoring skills which enable the development of people, Communication skills which help us to effectively connect with people and in this…
16 Mar
Our previous blog entitled Effective Communication was published earlier this month. Now we are providing some more details of activities that can promote more effective communication using various methods and…
01 Mar
When I realised I needed to write about ‘Effective Communication’ in this week’s blog, it occurred to me that I was currently going through a period in my personal sporting…
15 Feb
Motivation is something that drives us to get up and do something. What motivates you? “Motivation consists of the amount of effort a person is willing to exert in pursuit…
02 Feb
A few weeks ago, I tried to explain the difference between Coaching and Mentoring. Consequently, as there are subtle differences, there may also be differences in the questions we ask…
05 Jan
Coaching and mentoring are learning techniques which help people to take charge of their own development, to release their potential and to achieve results which they value and need. There…
25 Nov
In our last blog on the 4 stages of Competency, Ruth explained the viewpoint of the learner at each stage and the actions the trainer takes to enable the learner…
29 Sep
Alicja Kulp and Ruth Hatfield have worked in many IT projects across Europe and Australasia implementing learning solutions for customers who were embarking on a road of change in their…
01 Sep
Having been responsible for the implementation of learning programmes mainly through IT Projects for a variety of companies over the last 20 years, it has amazed me why companies do…
30 Jun
Why is Change Management so difficult to manage? With today’s changing world especially in the use of technology, we need to get slicker at managing change often imposed on our…
04 Jun
In our previous blog, we discussed the return on investment from the people aspect – efficiency, motivation, satisfaction, productivity, income generation, behavioural and cultural change, shared experiences and performance. Regardless…
12 May
In this blog we look at the Return On Investment (ROI) in Change Management and Training from the people angle not the monetary aspect. The financial benefits of training are…
29 Apr
As an Organisational Change Manager it is your responsibility to manage a change, for example business or IT (Information Technology) related. The change is part of the business vision maximising…
01 Apr
Although today is April Fools’ Day it is no joke that we now enjoy flexible working and many employers recognise the benefits and returns of allowing flexible working, entrusting employees…
18 Mar
Change and training are an essential part of a project to implement a new system, be it an application or procedural way of working. Many organisations do not value the…
04 Mar
Super User Networks are becoming more and more critical to businesses for operational efficiency but what are they and why do we need them? In any organisation subject matter expects…
01 Feb
The art of communication is to be heard and to be clearly understood but do we really do this in our everyday lives? In many of the projects I have…
05 Jan
Preparing, being a good listener and staying up to date with company structures and changes are just some of the best ways to build professional relationships. When you are dealing…
26 Nov
The great benefit of coaching is that you are very likely to see quick, positive results as an outcome. This is because coaching is participative and people tend to learn…
11 Nov
Templates Templates are extremely useful for consistency and as a starting point to get you focused on what needs to be done and how. Templates such as those used by…
28 Oct
Time Management is an important aspect of project management. Time is a commodity that we always need more of, but there is never enough of it. If you are responsible…
26 Aug
Change management is a term that is often spoken about. Sometimes it’s a scapegoat for failure: “That initiative failed because we didn’t focus enough on change management.” And it’s often…
29 Jul
Good teamwork doesn’t just happen. Conscious effort is needed to help groups of individuals work together as a team. Teams can experience difficulties working together at times, but this is…
02 Jul
Most people in the workplace suffer from a lack of performance feedback and as a result questions remain unanswered. Am I achieving my goals? Am I contributing to the team?…
25 May
It’s understandable that you might think mentoring and coaching are similar or even the same, but they are not and each plays an important role in the development of people…
23 Apr
The Role of a Facilitator So you’ve been asked to facilitate a meeting. What does that mean exactly? Do you just ensure everyone’s introduced, and maybe kick off with a…