A Brief Reflection, on Time for Reflection

A Brief Reflection, on Time for Reflection Reflection is a word we hear often in training; the desirability of being able to reflect being well known (and commended), and an attribute we encourage in trainees and learners across sectors. Reflective practice – the...

Professional Role Play Makes A Real Difference

Professional Role Play Makes A Real Difference In 1999 Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman published the seminal book, ‘First, Break all the Rules’. At the heart of the book is the presentation of outcomes from a massive Gallup research study. This study was conducted...

Influential Conversation; motivation not coercion

Influential Conversation; motivation not coercion ‘Influencing’, or the ability to have change related impact on the behaviour, attitudes and/or decision making drive of another person, is widely considered to be a desirable professional skill. Developing strategies...

Change Makers

Change Makers What the client wanted To develop its UK Sales Distribution team, Old Mutual Wealth partnered with ConsultF5 a UK based leadership development consultancy. ConsultF5 was asked to create an innovative phased programme of diagnosis that would provide...

E&D – what does it mean?

E&D – what does it mean? ‘Equality and Diversity’ is a phrase trainers hear a lot, in terms of both training content (in some cases) or a requirement from clients or associates; e.g. for assessment centres or interviews where all participating...