A while ago we were helping a Russell Group university to reform their research culture. A surprising finding from our discovery process was that the strength of identity within departments…
As a manager in an organisation, awkward conversations are inevitable, but they don’t have to be a minefield. Regardless of whether you need to hold a colleague accountable for something…
Whether you’re a seasoned manager looking to refine your approach or an aspiring leader aiming to harness the right methods from the start, this guide is your ultimate resource to…
Over the last few years we’ve been working with groups at several different universities. On more than one occasion we have been asked to help groups that are having a…
In our recent survey of the things that managers struggle with the most, one thing that wasn’t mentioned – partly because of its nature – is blind spots. Most of…
Let’s face it, imposter syndrome, and feeling that you’re failing is not a great look. Whether you’re feeling like that because you are making a lot of mistakes, or because…
In this 10-step guide to better culture in your workplace we cover: 1. How to work smarter not harder 2. How to avoid burnout 3. How to be better at…
When you’re tasked with project management and you’re managing a project, once a project is over – there are no tasks left to complete, the work is signed off, the…
Working remotely during lockdown has been hard. There’s been the isolation, the homeschooling and the Zoom fatigue. We’ve all been missing the water-cooler moments and the camaraderie of colleagues in…
Do you remember your first job? Mine is hard to forget because of the feedback I received. I’d had so much fun at a student radio station that I got…
