Learning Spotlight
Developing a plan for continuous learning
Learning and Development
6 November 2020
How can we make sure that we really capture the learning opportunities that we do have every day? This Learning Spotlight takes a look at the 70-20-10 model and helps you form your own Personal Development Plan.
Diversity without inclusivity?
Diversity and Inclusion
29 October 2020
Here in the final week of Global Diversity Awareness Month, we thought we should take a moment to explore the concept further. This week, you might want to free up some time for you and your team to discuss how you are actively working to get the best out of the different strengths across your team.
The Impact of a Leader's Mood
Wellbeing
22 October 2020
In this Learning Spotlight, we explore how our negative moods affect both ourselves and the people around us – and five stages that can help you manage your mood effectively.
Ten Tips for To-Do Lists
Time Management
15 October 2020
Ten tips for creating a to-do list that will actually add value, and help us plan our time efficiently.
Dealing With Difficult Situations
Confidence
7 October 2020
This short learning activity can help you prepare for occasions where you feel you might lose your confidence.
‘Wouldn’t it Be Amazing’ thoughts and beliefs
Mindset
30 September 2020
Today’s spotlight is a blog entry from Karen Darke which discusses these WIBA thoughts, and a few approaches that have helped her change unhelpful beliefs in her life.
How to Say No Without Offending Anyone
Assertiveness
23 September 2020
This spotlight looks at the polite refusal, how to say no occasionally, while still appearing enthusiastic and maintaining positive relationships either at work in your personal life.
The Evolution of Time Management
Time Management
16 September 2020
Join us for this week's Learning Spotlight as we explore Stephen Convey’s time management matrix, a method for helping us manage our time.
Six resilience factors for leadership success
Resilience
9 September 2020
Learn 6 separate resilience factors for leadership which you can use to assess your own strengths and areas for development.
Drucker's Discipline of Innovation
Innovation
2 September 2020
What does innovation mean to you? Join us to explore 7 kinds of opportunities that fuel innovation.
Feeling like a Fraud: Fighting Impostor Syndrome
Confidence
26 August 2020
Today’s spotlight covers some of the signs and symptoms of impostor syndrome, and some simple tips to help us deal with it.
Build Your Self-Confidence
Confidence
18 August 2020
Do you wish you had more self-confidence? Join us for some microlearning as we share some simple ways that you can build on your self-confidence.
Understanding Beliefs and Bias in Decision Making
Decision Making
13 August 2020
Learn how your beliefs and biases influence decision making and how they can help or hinder us in our daily lives.
Before You Decide: 3 Steps To Better Decision Making
Decision Making
11 August 2020
This learning spotlight covers three top tips you should consider before making a decision, to help you make the most successful decision possible.
Top Tips for Communicating with Impact
Storytelling
6 August 2020
This learning spotlight shares some practical suggestion for communicating your vision or purpose with impact.
How to tell a great story
Storytelling
4 August 2020
This week, we are focusing on a key communication tool – storytelling. This article introduces a few simple steps to guide you as you are building in storytelling in your communication.
How to break a bad habit
Building New Habits
30 July 2020
This Learning Spotlight will cover tips for removing bad habits, and more specifically how we can replace these with good habits.
How to Build a New Habit: This is your Strategy Guide
Building New Habits
28 July 2020
What habit have you been wanting to build? This article introduces 5 simple steps for building a habit strategy. Take some time to work out what these steps would look like for you and each one of the new habit that you want to create.
Building Emotional Intelligence Isn't as Hard as You Think
Emotional Intelligence
23 July 2020
This spotlight explores the ‘RULER’ technique used to help us develop greater wisdom about our feelings, and use them to our advantage.
The Story of Sarah
Emotional Intelligence
21 July 2020
How well do you handle critical feedback? In this spotlight, the video discusses our basic reactions to critical feedback. Watch the spotlight to learn more about that SARAH model - five stages that we all go through to some extent when we receive critical feedback.
The Art of Listening
Communication
16 July 2020
Communication is not a one-way process. Today’s spotlight has some tips for you to try out to improve your listening skills.
10 ways to have better conversations
Communication
14 July 2020
Communication is an essential part of everyday life. Hear 10 practical suggestions to ensure you have better everyday conversations and take some time to note down some key rules for your next great conversation.
The Six Principles of Persuasion
Negotiation
9 July 2020
This Learning Spotlight shares an overview of Robert Cialdini's classic principles of persuasion and some suggestions on how to make them work for you.
Lessons of the Good Friday Agreement
Negotiation
7 July 2020
Negotiation is a process by which compromise or reach an agreement is reached whilst avoiding argument or dispute. Read about the ten key lessons Dr. Marjorie Mowlam, the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, learnt from her experiences of the Good Friday Agreement
5 easy steps to mindfulness
Wellbeing
2 July 2020
Mindfulness is a skill that helps keep our minds healthy. It helps us perform at our best and better navigate the up’s and downs of life. Read today’s spotlight for 5 easy steps to mindfulness for meditation beginners.
Top Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
Wellbeing
30 June 2020
In these times of constant change and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to ensure we are taking care of ourselves and our wellbeing. Read the short article below for 11 simple tips for taking care of yourself.
Tips for Sparking Self-Motivation
Self-Motivation
25 June 2020
The article below covers some great ideas on how to give yourself that motivation boost that you might need on an off-day.
How To Boost Your Self-Motivation
Self-Motivation
23 June 2020
Watch the short video below to see how you can start creating new habits that help you avoid getting stuck in a downward motivation spiral.
Top Tips for Keeping a Reflective Journal
Self-directed Learning
18 June 2020
A reflective journal helps to organise your thoughts and bring out new ideas. This article shares tips for keeping an effective, reflective journal and some available technology that might help you start.
What is self-directed learning?
Self-directed Learning
16 June 2020
This article explains what self-directed learning is and covers seven top tips to help you make the most of your own self-directed learning.
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