Holding happier virtual meetings: the 50 minute hour

Everyone can benefit from the 50 minute hour. A way to tackle the endless stream of virtual meetings and other handy hints.

10 things that went right in 2020

How 2020 will be remembered is up to you. I will look to the upside.

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Who were the wellbeing pioneers and what we can learn from them

The origins of wellbeing show how it remains an organisational and personal priority in 2021.

Resources and sources of help for personal resilience

Reaching out for help and support is part of being resilient.

We can also help ourselves as this blog shows.

New normal. New catchphrase. New L and D challenges?

Are we experiencing a new normal - or is this just the next step on a journey of change for Learning and Development practitioners?

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The 'new normal' is what precisely? Reflections from posting in lockdown.

Ten quotes out of many that give pause to the notion of what the ‘new normal’ is or could be.

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Maintaining resilience post lockdown: five factors for a great plan

Wellbeing and personal resilience was important in lockdown. It’s equally so for when we all ‘return’ (whatever that means). Here are some factors to act on to maintain resilience for everyone and check the links for lots on WFH.

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Reviewing WFH - the good and the bad and actions for post lockdown

Good and bad have come out of WFH. What next for organisations and workers as they look at new ways of working.

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12 ways to say 'no'

Get better at saying ‘no’. It’s not a refusal. It’s actually setting better boundaries and is a healthier way to communicate about incoming requests of your time. PLUS - you’ll find it’s a time multiplier.

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