employee engagement – Wise Goose

June 23, 2013July 10, 2013

Addressing Leadership Shortfall

Is your organisation doing enough to develop the next generation of leaders?

New research published in the Ashridge Management Index shows that many managers (48%) don’t think enough is being done to develop the skills and experiences of younger managers. As well as specific targeting of future leaders, the report recommends that there should be higher levels of investment in learning and development for teams and senior managers. Clearly, though there have been improvements, there is still work to be done in meeting the challenge of building organisations which value learning and development and appreciate the long term positive impact it has upon the financial bottom line. Continue reading “Addressing Leadership Shortfall”

June 13, 2013July 10, 2013

Coaching and Positive Psychology

I’ve had a full week. I’m a community governor at the local primary school where I’ve spent about 12 hours since Monday. I’m also co-chair of an educational charity; that’s taken another day out of an already busy schedule. All unpaid; more than once I’ve caught myself asking: Why do I do it? After all, I also run a business and need to make a living. Continue reading “Coaching and Positive Psychology”

February 16, 2013July 10, 2013

Employee engagement – seven tips for success

Organisations need people who are engaged and motivated; especially during an economic downturn.

Many studies show that engaged employees are good for organisations. According to the Corporate Leadership Council, employees with lower engagement levels are four times more likely to leave their jobs. Engaged employees are also more productive and contribute more to profits. Studies found that the organizations with highly engaged employees achieved twice the annual net income of organizations with less engagement. Continue reading “Employee engagement – seven tips for success”