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… What Every Leader Should Confirm Before Q1 January is a huge organisational catalyst. The calendar flips, your teams come back from their breaks, and suddenly there is a collective pressure to move. This looks like new goals, new projects, new initiatives… all pushed forward at the same time. Here is the uncomfortable truth: Q1 doesn’t fall apart because people …
There’s a quiet skill that separates leaders who grow year after year from those who stay in the same loop: They reflect. Deliberately, regularly, and without waiting for a crisis to force it. They take lessons from the year gone by, and apply it to become better for the next. Reflection is about intentionally creating the perspective needed to lead well. And in a working world that is faster and more reactive …
Change is Constant – and Essential In a world where change never stops, inflexible businesses risk falling behind. Those that embrace change for what it is – inevitable, intriguing, an opportunity for greatness – stay ahead, future-proofed, evolutionary. Here at DCo, we’ve experienced this firsthand. Over the past year, our HQ have navigated through new faces, shifting responsibilities, and evolving …
Teams juggling constant change initiatives, learning new processes, and frequent shifts in priorities, all at once. Sound familiar? Burnout at work isn’t just about working too many long hours. It is an emotional, cognitive and physical load which ultimately steals from productivity, positivity, and performance. The Cost of Change The risk of burnout in our modern times is prevalent, with 35% of UK employees ‘always’ …
Organisations today face rapidly changing markets and technology disruptions. To thrive, companies must cultivate a systematic approach to problem-solving and a culture of innovation. Recent research emphasises that leaders play a critical role in this shift: rather than simply delegating learning to training departments, leaders should become learning facilitators who frame challenges as opportunities to build skills ( Leaders’ Critical …
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: …
Fostering inclusive learning in the workplace is essential for enhancing employee development and driving organisational success in modern workplaces. Imagine building a bridge – you wouldn’t use the same materials for every section; instead, you tailor the design to suit the structure’s needs. The same logic applies to learning – people process information differently, and accommodating those differences is vital …
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 …
