Lendl's leadership helps unlock Murray magic

Ivan Lendl, Andy Murray’s coach and mentor, was not known for displaying emotion when he was at the height of his own success as a player. But on Centre Court on Sunday, Lendl did look pleased with...

Top HR directors join boardroom development programme

HR directors from No 10 Downing Street, KFC UK & Ireland, River Island and Amey have joined those from companies including Marks and Spencer, RSA Insurance and Cafcass in signing up for a pioneering...

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The importance of measuring learning and development

As many HR professionals are aware, behaviour change is key to knowing if leadership training and development has been effective. But it's being able to demonstrate and sustain change as well as show...

Managers 'pressured' into using unethical behaviour in business, report finds

More than half of UK managers are being "pressured" into using unethical behaviour at some point in their career, according to research published by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)...

UK leaders must change attitudes and cultures to help the economy grow, report finds

Business leaders must change attitudes and cultures within the "core of their organisations", if the UK is going to grow economically and see substantial job creation, according to a report published...

Employers failing to future-proof their leadership teams, Ashridge research finds

Almost half (48%) of managers say their organisation is not doing enough to develop the next generation of leaders, according to a report published by Ashridge Business School.

We need transparency in business to re-build trust in leaders, says Unilever CEO

Trust in our leaders is "extremely low" and it cannot be re-built without "transparency at the very top", Unilever CEO Paul Polman has said.

Five critical challenges keeping HR awake at night

Recently, some critics have claimed that HR professionals lack business nous and are slow to adapt their policies and practices in line with changes in the world of work. In fact if you’re an HR...

Global war for talent will intensify as baby boomer leaders retire

Organisations are not adequately prepared for the cultural changes that will occur as executives from the baby boomer generation retire and are replaced by their Generation X and Y counterparts, a...

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NHS development programme aims to change culture with an "across-the-board" approach to leadership

The most comprehensive leadership development portfolio the NHS has ever had launches today in a bid to change the culture at the organisation.

Prioritising leadership development in a fast-changing world

How closely does your organisation link leadership development to strategic goals?

Half of UK employees feel threatened by their boss, research reveals

Half of UK employees say their boss makes them feel threatened, according to research published today by leadership development consultancy Head Heart and Brain.