A wise person once observed that the amoeba (a single cell organism) will move towards a sugar lump if you place one near to it. It will also move away from being prodded with a lollypop stick. Interesting. More importantly, however, he went on to observe that human beings are infinitely more complex than the…
Read moreGot a team that always seems to be pulling in different directions? Do you feel more like a referee, some days, than a manager? People are not programmed to work in teams. As we grow up, we’re pitted against each other; first at school and then in the workplace. At think, we believe that, whilst…
Read moreDo you often get to the end of a hard day at work and wonder what you actually achieved? Do you spend more time stuck at your desk, buried under paperwork, than out talking to your staff? Is your team a bit lacking on the dynamism front? Then the chances are, you are managing, not…
Read moreMyers-Briggs Type Indicator (sometimes referred to as MBTI) is a renowned tool used by thousands of companies from all sectors the world over, to aid staff development. Understanding your personality type and those of your colleagues can vastly improve your: Leadership Influencing Skills Coaching Skills Sales Public Speaking Team Building Conflict Management Think… staff are…
Read moreEver wondered why some people wind you up, or others just don’t seem to be able to do exactly what you’ve asked them to do, in the way you wanted them to do it? Ever felt really excited or daunted by a task but not sure why? Ever been beside yourself with rage or unable…
Read moreTraining & Consultancy Hello, my name is Gavin, welcome to “an armchair guide to personal, management & leadership development.” I have trained and coached thousands of people around the world and am still amazed how little development managers get to carry out what can be a challenging role. The good news is that it doesn’t…
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Before you begin to understand others, it’s not a bad idea to have a reasonable understanding of yourself. At the age of 25, I was sent on my first management course, I remember it well… Sunbridge Park in Bromley Kent. I remember half way through the course we began to look at our Myers Briggs…
Read moreI’ve trained and coached over 10,000 people around the world from Kazakhstan to New York, London to Sydney. Having spent all of that time with so many people in so many different situations, I’ve hopefully picked up a few clues into what makes us tick. This is the first 3 chapters of my ‘A Guide…
Read moreHow important is communication in your job or your home life? I’ve asked this question to thousands of people I’ve worked with around the world; the resounding answer is always ‘it’s probably the most important part of my job, even my life’. The next obvious question would be ‘how much time have you spent studying…
Read moreWorking in teams can sometimes be a little tricky. This is my guide to run a Team development session, packed with practical tips and exercise to take your team to a new level with maximum engagement and minimum resistance. The book is available on Kindle (free on unlimited) or paperback here Materials from the…
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