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“… Future Skills [are] precisely those abilities that allow individuals either to shape, or to regain the ability to shape, their own lives and individual social contexts in a world of constant change and in future emergent—i.e., unpredictable—and rapidly changing situations.“ …
Have you ever thought that you’d love to take part in a professional development program at work, but the constant push to deliver makes it impossible to take time off? Do you feel like you’re expected to choose between your…
“When I think of the best of L&D, it’s about helping everyone find the way that they shine.” Maria Laws. “Career Development is fundamental to our employee value proposition, and learning is a key business metric.” Rajnish Borah. Global Head…
Do you feel like the world of work is changing? Well, it may help to know you’re not the only one! Sociologists and economists try to group periods of human history according to the way in which economic activity (or…
If there’s one thing that often derails a successful leadership career, it’s the siren call of status. At a certain level of career advancement, people stop being motivated as much by money. Regardless of the salary they reach though, they…
There’s no doubt that the reskilling imperative is going to change the way we think about employers. As the Global Chairman of PwC has said, “Upskilling is one of the most urgent challenges of our time…” In what is being…
Critical thinking is a superpower. It has allowed humans to reason rationally and rigorously to uncover some incredible insights— ultimately, changing the face of our world. But in order to unlock this superpower, we need to overcome our kryptonite: cognitive biases. Over many…
The Role of the Unconscious Eureka! We’ve all heard the story of the magic moment when an idea comes to someone in a shower. A problem that has been playing on your mind all week suddenly finds its solution at…
In recent years, attitudes to creativity and its importance to organisations have evolved. It no longer sits outside business as an optional plug-in, but is a more integrated and valued part of what good looks like. Workplaces that genuinely embrace…
Building safe workplaces By Nikki Brown & Marcus de Courtenay Download PDF In a poll run by RightTrack, a UK-based people consultancy, 55% of people said they were too scared to talk about diversity and inclusion in the workplace because…
“What would it take for all of your employees, from the top to the bottom, to believe that they aren’t just working in the economy of money but also in the economy of meaning?” – Wahl As we continue to…
There is no doubt that modern leadership is demanding. Employee expectations are increasing year on year. And the already weighty organisational expectations are certainly not going anywhere. Leaders are called on to place the well-being and interests of their team…
