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Let’s be honest – most company training sessions feel like they’re straight out of the 90s. You gather your team in a room, endure hours of predictable slides, and leave with nothing more than a lukewarm coffee buzz. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Many businesses fall into the trap of investing in outdated learning and development training that’s …
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, prioritising employee development has become a crucial strategy for success. One of the most effective ways to nurture tale, foster team cohesion, and enhance productivity is through corporate residential programmes. These immersive experiences combine professional development with team-building activities, all set in an environment designed to inspire and recharge participants. What is a Corporate …
Many organisations place importance on the ability of their employees to demonstrate resilience. There is no doubt that resilience is a desirable competency in individuals, but in our experience having individuals who can also achieve team resilience, is perhaps of even greater importance. This is because team resilience is a factor that is present in all high-functioning teams, and it …
Psychological safety is the cornerstone of every high-performing team. Coined by Harvard professor Amy Edmondson in the 1990s, having a psychologically safe workplace refers to an environment where individuals feel safe to express their ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakes without fear of humiliation or backlash. For managers and leaders, it serves as a lens to examine: Do your employees …
Resilience. It is the buzzword of the modern workplace, the trait that every job description and leadership seminar promote as essential. But what does it really mean to be resilient? And is it truly the magic ingredient for success in both our personal and professional lives? Let’s explore what resilience demands, how it benefits us, and why it might not …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The role of today’s leaders is made more complex by the current business environment. We live and work in a world that is changing at a pace that is hard to predict. Organisations and the leaders within them are having to adapt more quickly and be more agile than ever before. It is no longer enough to just be a …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Question: What is the most powerful tool that a manager can use? Answer: The question! Questioning employees on a regular basis is a surprisingly simple and effective management tool that is often overlooked or sidetracked in a busy work environment. At DCo, we love to question and challenge each other on a daily basis. It doesn’t stop and start at …
