A new phrase: Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence, has been suggested to replace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We dive into it today…
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Feedback: The Breakfast of Champions
Why do we find feedback to be so irregular, inconsistent and poorly seasoned? Let’s make feedback the breakfast of champions!
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We all have such different learning styles that it is challenging for organisations to get development ‘right’. We discuss this today…
Continue readingThe Frozen Middle Strikes Again…
People are often promoted into a people management role because they are brilliant at what they do. But they need support to learn how to manage a team, otherwise this headline holds true…
Continue readingAre we brave enough to leave our comfort zone?
How often are we brave enough to leave our comfort zone and why is it so difficult to do so? We explore this in today’s article.
Continue readingWhy are you so mean?
We lean towards being our own worst critics and our self-talk can sometimes be very negative. But how would we feel if a friend said these things to us? How can we embrace a more positive mental attitude?
Continue readingBusy Being Busy
How many of us could be accused of embracing the term ‘busy being busy’? What are the benefits of freeing up some time and just ‘being’?
Continue readingEmbracing New Beginnings
New beginnings bring excitement and anxiety in equal measure. At ICC, we think they are essential for personal growth, development and fulfilment. We break it down here…
Continue readingThe Cloak of Anonymity
Our clients often ask us, “will we receive better quality feedback if the respondents remain anonymous?”. The truth is, it depends, and we look into the reasons behind this in today’s article.
Continue readingBreaking the Ice
In development sessions, icebreakers tend to have a polarising effect on participants. You either love them or hate them! Today we consider the benefits of icebreakers as well as their potential pitfalls…
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