Using DISC to Develop Intelligent Teams In today’s dynamic workplace, team intelligence goes beyond individual IQs. Emotional intelligence, adaptability, and collaboration are the real markers of high-performing teams. One powerful tool organisations are using to cultivate these traits is the DISC personality model. What is DISC? DISC is a behavioural assessment tool that categorises personality traits into four main styles: …
We can all agree that putting political correctness above safety and the capacity to do one’s job is not acceptable. So when experts talk about diversity in the workplace, what exactly do they mean? Let me introduce you to collective intelligence and the role that diverse thinking has to play in it. Collective intelligence refers to shared group intelligence, meaning …
Why Soft Skills Training Should Be Part of Your Leadership Development Strategy Technical expertise and industry-specific knowledge are crucial for leaders, but the power of soft skills should not be overlooked. Interpersonal skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution set exceptional leaders apart from the rest. While hard skills are necessary to manage day-to-day operations, it is the …
The most successful organisations are those that foster a culture of continuous learning. Companies that prioritise employee development not only enhance their team’s skills but also see higher employee engagement, innovation, and overall business performance. But how can organisations create a culture that supports ongoing learning? 1. Get Leadership involved Creating a culture of continuous learning starts at the top. …
In today’s competitive job market, over 50% of job applicants admit to lying or exaggerating during the hiring process (according to research from HireRight and CareerBuilder). With this in mind, companies are increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the hiring process and ensure they find the best candidates. In this week’s article, we delve into how AI is reshaping recruitment and …
As businesses strive for higher productivity, the importance of fostering a mentally healthy work environment cannot be overstated. Mental wellness is a process that we engage with proactively for better or worse. The main characteristics of mental well-being are: Mental well-being is all about how we interact with ourselves and others. It also includes what we do and don’t do …
The theory of challenge refers to the idea that individuals or systems grow, adapt, and improve when faced with challenges or obstacles. This theory is often seen in psychology, education, business, and even evolutionary biology. Everyone is defensive to some degree when challenged. Exposure to different types of obstacles shapes new ways of thinking, preventing you from falling into a stale creativity …
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, executive coaching is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. The challenges of hybrid work, market disruptions, and the demand for purpose-driven leadership require executives to refine their skills continuously. A personalised coaching journey offers a structured timeframe, fosters accountability, and adapts to the unique needs of each leader. What is Executive Coaching? Executive coaching …
Everyone’s had a dull training experience, and the sceptics out there probably believe there’s a limit to its effectiveness in truly engaging individuals or teams. Of course, we know that to be total fiction. Great corporate training can be an exciting new experience that restructures the way every level of an organisation operates with other people, whether they’re customers, stakeholders, …
If you have found this article, it is most likely that you have attended corporate training before. The kind where a trainer reads 87 slides of text while you practice the fine art of looking interested? Yeah, that’s one of the most common responses that we get from our clients and certainly one of our biggest pet peeves. Why? Because …
