Knowledge to Action: Your Business Transformation Learning Hub

Author name: Suzanne Powell

I have over 15 years experience of Business Transformation and have delivered over £67.9m of financial business benefits. During the Covid 19 pandemic I was stranded in Jamaica waiting for a flight home following the completion of a 2 year contract. I reflected on all the training and experience I had received in my career and felt now was the time to share the information and my passion for helping leaders create an efficient and successful organisation

GROW Coaching

How to Coach Your Teams Using the GROW Model of Coaching

Introduction to the GROW Model of Coaching   Imagine helping your team unlock its full potential with just four steps. The GROW model, a widely respected coaching framework developed by Sir John Whitmore and colleagues in the 1980s, does precisely that by giving managers a structured approach to guide their teams through setting and achieving their

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Team Building

How to Raise the Bar With Effective Team Building

Introduction to Team Building   According to a recent study, companies that invest in team-building activities experience a 25% increase in productivity. But team building isn’t just about boosting performance—it’s also about fostering collaboration, trust, and job satisfaction among employees. When done right, it can transform a group of individuals into a cohesive, high-performing team

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Conflict at work

The Best Way to Resolve Conflict at Work

Introduction: The Best Way to Resolve Conflict at Work Conflict at work is a natural part of any professional environment. It can come from many sources. These include differing opinions, miscommunication, competition for resources, and personality clashes. While some level of conflict is inevitable, how it is handled can make all the difference. Unchecked, workplace

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Dysfunction

5 Signs of Dysfunction in a Team and How to Fix it

Introduction   When dysfunction seeps into a team, it can have devastating consequences. Poor collaboration, miscommunication, and conflict in teams hurt the whole organisation. They lead to missed deadlines, low morale, and lost revenue.   Patrick Lencioni’s model in “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” shows the root causes of team dysfunction. He highlights five

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Career paths

Career Paths: Why They Offer Great Opportunities for Advancement

Introduction    Did you know that professionals who follow well-defined career paths are 75% more likely to achieve their career goals within five years? This striking statistic highlights the power of a clear and strategic career trajectory. In today’s competitive job market, where rapid advancements and skill evolution are the norms, understanding and navigating your

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Business Failure

26 Reasons for Business Failure (and How to Avoid Them) – Part Two

In a previous post (26 Reasons for Business Failure (and How to Avoid Them) – Part One) we covered the reasons for business failure. We revealed the shocking fact that around 20% of new businesses fail within their first year, and nearly 50% don’t make it past their fifth.

So with no further ado let’s look at the final 13 reasons for business failure.

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