When it comes to the current uncertain economic landscape one thing which is vital for any business is ensuring your employees are happy. Loyal and engaged employees work for the company and profits tend to be higher. Conversely, if employees are unhappy or feel undervalued, they are unmotivated and profits can suffer. Studies also show […]
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If you want your business to be successful then you need to realise that your staff are your most important asset and you need to develop a healthy workplace culture. Developing leadership skills for owners and senior managers is vital when it comes to protecting and developing this asset. A motivated and enthusiastic workforce’s value is […]
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When it comes to success with coaching and training the 70:20:10 method is more than just a fad. A study by business transformation consultancy Towards Maturity found that learners who stick to using the methodology are much better equipped. Using this method, 70 per cent of knowledge comes from on the job activities, 20 per […]
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High performing companies use B2B coaching between 15 and 20% more than organisations with low performing teams. The claim comes in an article in the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management’s magazine Winning Edge and highlights a growing trend for employing the services of a professional coach to help with staff retention and other aspects of […]
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Using a professional business coach is one option companies suffering from a high staff turnover should be considering to aid staff retention. While 70% of managers believe employees leave a company because of pay-related reasons, according to strategic planning consultant Leigh Branham, 88% of people leave for seven main reasons: Employees feel the job or […]
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Coaching is central to current thinking about leadership within the education environment. But what exactly is coaching and how does it apply specifically to schools and to head teachers in particular when it comes to leadership? Paul Lefebvre (in Downey, 2001) illustrates the coaching process when he points out that: “In the sixteenth century, the English […]
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As in our previous article ‘If your sales team can’t develop, how can your business grow?’ – the most effective way of ensuring your business succeeds is to have a motivated staff. If your sales team is not motivated and empowered to produce results, then it’s simple, they won’t. But finding a method to develop […]
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At some point in their career, chances are a teacher will undergo a program of mentoring. This may arise during their time as a PGCE student, as a newly qualified teacher (NQT) or after a promotion within the education system. However, not many working within the education field can say they have been “coached” and […]
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When we talk about business coaching, it’s important to remember that the knowledge and skills gained is not only for internal benefit, but also external; enabling you to build positive working relationships with your key stakeholders. Stakeholders can also benefit from introducing a coaching culture into a business. A key stakeholder is generally considered to […]
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If you want your business to prosper one of the most important things you can do is make sure your staff have the chance to grow their own skills. The most powerful tool you have at your disposal isn’t the software you might use to sell things or even the software you’re selling – but […]
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