What does saying ‘I’m so busy’ say about you?

Oliver Sheer

While conversations over the past few years have been dominated by subjects like Covid, WFH, and Artificial Intelligence, there is one catch-cry that sits miles above these. Our obsession with saying ‘I’m so busy’. But, have you stopped to think when you say these three words, what it’s actually saying about you?

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Risk taking as a New Year Resolution

Lisa Kelliher

Recently, I had the pleasure of rewatching a Ted Talk, delivered by the late Sir Ken Robinson. Inspiring as always, his presentation was based around the premise that it is vital for people to embrace a risk-taking mentality when seeking to learn, so as to gain the greatest amount of personal growth.

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You’ve spoken! Here are your top 5 challenges for 2024

Simon Piltz

Recently we asked you, our valued network, to tell us what you see as your major challenges or opportunities for the year ahead. Thanks to everyone who contributed, there were some extremely insightful entries. What became clear as we read through them all was that they fell into five distinct categories, which we thought would be valuable to share with you all.

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Unlocking Employee Engagement with Stay Interviews

Oliver Sheer

Exit interviews have become common practice for most organisations. However, the frequency and effectiveness of these interviews can vary significantly. Some companies conduct them weekly or even daily, while others only hold them on rare occasions. Regardless of the timing, exit interviews have distinct benefits for both the departing team member and the employer.

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Is it time to check your fixed mindset at the door?

Lisa Kelliher

A certain amount of hypocrisy prevails when we try to influence others to think positively about their capacity for growth. There is no doubt that we mean well when we advise and guide people to be open-minded about the feedback they receive, to believe in the opportunity to learn new skills and to approach each day with positivity.

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Rediscover the power of camaraderie in teaching

Lisa Kelliher

I have very fond memories of my early days in teaching. Despite the relentlessness of the marking, the challenge of the behaviour management of teenage students, getting on top of challenging content and managing co-curricular activities, a palpable sense of camaraderie prevailed.

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