The Changing Landscape of Higher Education According to the Guardian one in four major UK universities are reducing staff and budgets to manage deficits. We think it might be more…
The Iceberg Model is a compelling framework which uses the metaphor of an iceberg to show how the things that people do are supported by deeper, often unseen, values and…
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…
Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Matters in Times of Change Trauma in organisations can show up in many guises. It can appear following a clumsy restructure, or through the long shadow cast…
Do you get frustrated by admin systems and processes that don’t work well enough, and end up bringing in interim staff to fix them? You’re not alone. We’re about to…
Master Difficult Conversations with Confidence and Compassion: A Manager’s Guide As a manager in an organisation, awkward conversations are inevitable, but they don’t have to be a minefield. Regardless of…
One of the main challenges for any leader or manager is getting members of your team to work well together. As a manager, you may spend a fair bit of…
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…
You likely have heard of a 360 degree review for individuals – where an employee receives feedback on how they’re doing from their managers, peers and reports. It gives them…
