Author Archives: alan

This blog will fill you with ideas and help answer many of the questions you have about how Business Coaching can help to grow your business and how getting your HR right can add positive value. I want to achieve … Continue reading →

There are times in life when it pays not to take everything at face value. Recently one of my clients had the misfortune to be burgled and lost two computer screens. There was a crude approach to the entry, by … Continue reading →

A lot of my business coaching is around change and whether I use Lewin’s 1947 model of ‘unfreeze – change – refreeze’, Kotter’s 8-step change model or any other, there is one thing missing. The majority I read is about … Continue reading →

There are various ways of resolving conflict in the workplace, from having an adult conversation through mediation, to a ‘formal’ process. The purpose of a workplace grievance procedure is to have a fair and equitable process in place for employees … Continue reading →

The answer is, “a lot, actually!” I admit to being passionate about the subject of strategy – and I know that makes me strange to most people. Yet, when I do presentations on strategy, I try not to use the … Continue reading →

When conducting employee interviews have you ever considered the ‘brand’ of the person you’re looking for? Most companies have a particular kind of employee that they will look for, who will represent their organisation the way they want it portrayed. … Continue reading →

There are more new businesses popping up than ever before. Why? Because running your own business is a tempting choice for many people being made redundant or finding difficulty in finding employment in the first place. However, before diving into … Continue reading →

I have just listened to an advert for company Christmas events on the radio, which went something like this….. “It’s that time of year again – time to let your hair down! Do you want to see more of Dawn … Continue reading →

In August I wrote a blog called ‘Information Technology or Information Toxicity?’ http://www.learning2achieve.com/blog/information-technology-or-information-toxicity and I have just read evidence of this toxicity. A survey of 1,300 employees by the Institute of Leadership & Management shows that British managers wish mobile … Continue reading →

I was struck by the subheading of Baroness Prosser’s article, advocating, ‘developing the workforce with tailored education measures’; and this comes from a Labour peer who is strongly against greater autonomy for schools. In this response I will show why … Continue reading →