It’s been a well-known fact for some time that the yearly ritual of evaluating the performance of employees is a significant drain on resources and time. In 2016 a Deloitte manager referred to the review process as, “an investment of 1.8 million hours across the firm that didn’t fit our business needs any more.” Wow! To the point wouldn’t you say? The appraisal itself is often viewed as subjective and a de-motivating experience that […]
Motivating Millennials is a topical subject with business leaders and L&D teams. With Millenials predicted to make up nearly half of our workforce is a few short years, it’s critical for many organisations to understand the Millennial motivation puzzle. The Conundrum of Motivation If we are talking motivation, it’s key to clarify exactly what we are referring too. Business Dictionary explains it well. “Internal and external […]
In the last post about how ‘addicted we are to tech’ I shared some shocking statistics including the evidence that reveals constant phone checking makes us anxious. Yet 73% of Brits say they’d struggle to go a day without checking their phone or computer!! In this follow up post I want to share the many benefits of a digital detox […]
Recently I was planning a night out with a friend, and there was a movie I was keen to see. When I suggested it, my friend said, “would you mind if we did something else, Rach, as I have been sat in front of a screen for nearly 10 hours today!” So, Instead, we found a fab place to eat and decided to have a good old catch […]
A study conducted by the International Coaching Federation and PricewaterhouseCoopers showed significant growth in the number of professional coaches, at a time when organisational coaching is thriving. While many leaders and L&D professionals often ask about how to create a coaching culture, they don’t always have a clear idea of what it means. So today I want to explore this business critical topic […]
“Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons.” R. Buckminster Fuller We live in a world full of technology which has resulted in huge benefits to society; from electric cars, saving lives, to contactless payment systems. Amazingly it allows us to communicate with the special people in our lives by text, […]
A colleague recently attended a talk by Sir Robert Winston on How Adults Learn. It got me thinking and so this week I’m talking about the topic of learning and explore: Why participants on leadership programmes struggle to implement what they learn Why good leaders are good learners How to build a strong learning culture […]
Like many of our clients and programme participants, you too may find your team members are demanding more from you as a leader. The Millennial workforce is different from any previous generation regarding their desires and motivations. As organisations grapple with constant change, some are looking to their IT colleagues and the philosophy of ‘Agile’ […]
The companies we work with at Excel Communications are full of bright, enthusiastic and driven individuals; that’s more than likely why you’re reading this blog post! Consequently, it’s logical that during your career you will step outside your comfort zone and manage a friend, co-worker or peer. In the spirit of authenticity let’s get real about the situation. I suspect you might have the odd wave of […]
