Getting feedback is vital in anything we do; whether it’s work, hobbies or our relationships, it’s important for us to hear from others how they perceive our actions, and what steps we can take to improve our performance. It can also offer excellent insight [...]
What do pink poodles, scented pens, blindfolds, bouncy balls and visual cards all have in common? They are all tools that, amongst others, we use within Underscore to help our delegates understand and develop their skills in creativity and innovation. But what are [...]
Out and about at work and in my workshops, one of the topics that comes up regularly is smart working. Nearly every company large or small is facing this challenge today. Businesses are facing unprecedented costs of overheads and at the same time [...]
Teams fascinate me. We are all part of a team in some form or another. In his book ‘The One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams’ Ken Blanchard states that ’50 to 90% of a manager’s time is spent in some form of [...]
Whatever you do, odds are you work in some sort of team, and how your team perform will make the difference between success and failure in your endeavours. But when we all have our own individual roles and responsibilities within a business, it [...]
In the past I have taken part in a wide variety of activities to raise awareness of the importance of Mental Health in the workplace, activities such as ‘Chimp Management’, resilience (learn about your kryptonite!), creating empowering relationships, plus yoga, Tai Chi and [...]
What is a psychometric? The answer lies within the name; psycho means the ‘mind’ and metrics means ‘measurement’. The human mind has fascinated scientists since we first developed a sense of self and recognised that we tend to behave in certain ways. Philosophers [...]
A few years ago, I discovered a Leadership Development programme in New Zealand called Homeward Bound. This is a fantastic experiential development programme for Women in STEM Leadership. Homeward Bound is a ‘Global movement helping women lead for the future of our planet, culminating [...]
What are the key traits of inspirational leaders? While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to being an inspirational leader, there are a few key traits that tend to apply across all those considered inspirational, and perhaps unsurprisingly these traits have nothing to do [...]
Inspirational leadership is not a style of leadership per se. An inspirational leader may well adopt various styles of leadership depending on what the situation calls for, without ever sacrificing the inspirational aspect of their approach. It is about using the right methods [...]