This is first of three blogs on this topic In these challenging times we all need some help finding ways through it. We all know that things will get better, but at times it can get hard to hang in there. As I speak to many of my clients; (Managers and Business owners) many are [...]
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Training for Public Sector Managers & Staff
Open Mind Training & Development are experienced with training and with with public sector and local government. Download a copy of our information flyer Training for public sector managers and staff flyer We currently have access to free 360 Assessment for managers. To find our more contact Sandra Pollock on 079 7722 7872 before end of [...]
Womens’ Perspective A Valid Approach
Each time I clean our bathroom, in particular under the basin itself, I am reminded of an interesting conversation I had with one of my Business clients by the name of Keith. I can’t remember exactly what point we were discussing at the time, but it was around the different prospective that women bring to [...]
Maintaining a Creative Edge
One of the best ways you can get through these challenging times is to have a more creative edge as a manager. To sharpen your creative edge, maintain focus and the correct balance of view, means doing things that challenge you in different ways. As a manager how long has it been since you have [...]
Fear, Accountability and More Women in the Board Room.
The latest CMI report on pay equality between the sexes is now out and although there is a very small change from the results compiled last year, there is still a huge gulf between what male and female managers are paid to do the same job across all business sectors. http://www.managers.org.uk/news/female-junior-execs-break-down-gender-pay-barrier The findings do indicate [...]
Report states Women need Coaching
A new report from management consulting firm McKinsey & Co. states that women have been kept from the top jobs in the corporate world as a result of a lack of support and coaching. The report makes interesting reading.
Institute of Consulting Annual Dinner 2011
Guest speaker Maria Kempinskia MBE, founder of Jongleurs Comedy Clubs share from her experience of starting, developing and expanding her business and some of her personal strategies for doing so.
12 Tips to Improve Your Happiness At Work
The results of a survey by NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) found that 60% of UK workers were happy at work, with 10% describing themselves as “extremely happy” when doing their job. http://ca.biz.yahoo.com/prnews/110228/30027686en_uspublic.html?.v=1 I thought this was very interesting in light of the current economic climate, where more and more people find [...]
Vircover-Petal
We are proud to announce that we are now in receipt of the first batch of the book Vircover-Petal by thirteen year old Jerusha. This, her first book, was written and illustrated over the school summer holiday.
Schoolgirl’s impressive book
Local news paper runs article on daughters success story. Read now Well done and congratulations on your achievement.
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