Speak First Blog
3 ways of assertively managing your time
You’re sitting at your desk and you’re trying to get something done. Maybe it’s a report. Maybe it’s a budget. Maybe it’s a presentation and Simon, or Sarah, or someone comes and perches on the ...
Read moreFive steps to achieving effective blended learning
Last week was the London CIPD Show. It’s always a great event and an opportunity for people from the L&D community, but also those looking for self-development, to come together and get excited about ...
Getting people to act when it isn’t their core role
One of the most important ways we achieve what we want in life is by the impact and influence we have on others.
Developing emotional resilience
In the northern hemisphere, people I speak to are starting to count down to the summer break and the holidays they have planned.
Creating a strong personal brand in L&D
Brands aren’t just reserved for businesses and the likes of Coca Cola, McDonalds or Starbucks. Although our photos and logos aren’t displayed worldwide on billboards, each of us has our own personal ...
5 Steps to genuine Innovation in L&D
When you type ‘Innovation in L&D’ into Google, you’ll find pages on pages of articles about gamification, virtual reality and apps. The idea seems to be that unless you’re using masses of tech, it’s ...
Sales Season Part 8: Closing the sale
Closing gets a bad press. With so many techniques and ‘cheesy’ closing strategies in play, choosing the wrong one can erode trust and ultimately cost you a sale. If you’ve managed to match the ...