Engagement

"Complexity is the enemy of execution"

I heard this quote for the first time from Tony Robbins; an American author, coach, speaker, and philanthropist.

I took it to mean that the more we try planning and anticipating everything upfront, the more likely we are to procrastinate and get paralysed into inaction, or partial completion. Information overload feeds procrastination and can lead to overwhelm.

This is a challenge both for companies and individuals. Even more so now, where access to information abounds and is easily accessible.

Sofia February 16, 2022

Even the most experienced strategy teams fail at some point in developing effective planning strategies. But to save time and money, it’s key to have strong planning and organising skills to design actionable plans.

A new year has started, and you’re probably on your way to crafting a plan that helps your company achieve long-term goals. 

Sofia February 16, 2022

Over thirty companies in the UK will join a four-day workweek pilot starting in June 2022. It’s part of a broader initiative to find ways to make the working day more efficient and productive. The question is, can this work in every business? 

Charlotte Evans February 3, 2022

Mental health awareness in the workplace is essential and is becoming a key focus within the UK HR industry. As many as 1 in 4 people in the UK experience Mental Health issues in their lifetime. Therefore, it’s important for workers to know how to identify these issues and how to support their colleagues and employees.

Appreciation goes a long way in motivating, building relationships, and encouraging positive morale. Here are just a few ways you can show coworkers and employees you appreciate them!

Say thank you. Something as simple as a thank you can make all the difference in turning around someone’s day or helping ensure their hard work has not gone unnoticed. Take the time to say thanks! Share a specific example of something they did for you and how it made a difference.

Uber or Black Cab – Which is Your HR Function?

I’ve used Uber a few times, but have to say I’ve been a Black Cab kind of girl for years and there is something familiar about them that makes me stick with them.

Yesterday though I started to think differently.  My last few trips to London have involved a Cab ride, none of the drivers have known where to go and the cost, compared to what an Uber would have been almost double the cost and the card machines haven’t been working so cash has been paid, one driver even dropping me at a cash machine.

Recently I was asked to speak at a leadership event for representatives from all over NHS Scotland, to share some examples of what we had experienced as the critical success factors for delivering improvements in organisations, to ensure lasting results.

Upon reflection, it certainly felt that the 10 factors to deliver sustainable improvements, had a lot of resonance with the challenges and the opportunities the NHS faces at 70.