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

Photo by Roger Bradshaw on Unsplash

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Skills and Values, Learning, ExperiencesAmanda Dudmanpandemic, new normal, Linked In, Matt Haig, climate breakdown, quotes, Black Lives Matter, ways of owrking, diversity, inclusion, jobs, change, mental health, shopping, mass consumerism, leaders, Jacinda, kind, communicators, failure, visionaries, solve problems, traits, creative, decisions, growth, pivot, business, survival, PM, pre-coronaComment
Working from Home #4 - coping with change
Working from Home #4 - coping with change

Ideas for managing the uncertainty of others in lockdown as we deal with the challenge of change.

Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

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Leadership, LearningAmanda Dudmanchange, Kubler Ross, change curve, communication, transition, Lewin, Kirt Lewin, freeze, unfreeze, working from home, copingwith change, growth, organisations, present state, future state, new ideas, acceptance, despair, shock, denial, anger, bargaining, listening, AWA, questions, Zoom, MS Teams, Slack, Wiliam Bridges, emotional tone, meengs, virtual meetings, time, behaviours, 1-2-1 communication, confidence, challenging, understand, handle confusion, solve problems, offer choices, ways of working, job description, celebrate, responsibility, accountability, delegate, impactComment
Mentoring A to Z series blog: reflective practice
Mentoring A to Z series blog: reflective practice

The second in my series of daily blogs for National Mentoring Day on 27th October. A practice share and some ideas on reflective practice in mentoring.

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Learning, MentoringAmanda Dudmanmentor, mentee, reflective practice, questioning, timeline, mentoring, skills, National Mentoring Day 2018, benefits, CPD, continued professional development, volunteer, learning, learning styles, David Kolb, Honey and Mumford, practice, professional standards, growth, outcomes, value, learn how to learn, questions Comment
Dealing with conflict at work - holding honest conversations
Dealing with conflict at work - holding honest conversations

Learn how to hold honest conversations. Deal with conflict when it arises. Some suggestions and a checklist.

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Learning, Skills and ValuesAmanda Dudmanconflict, honest, honest conversations, values, misunderstanding, tension, conflict curve, crisis, outcome, emotional energy, difficlt moments, team, attitude, emotional maturity, perception, purpose, conversation, goals, supportive purpose, fears, prepare, discomfort, discontent, suggestions, communication, resolve things, don't avoid, learning, growth, checklist, difficult conversationsComment
Using reflective practice
Using reflective practice

Reflective practice is something we should all learn as a skill for life.  It's especially a must do for mentors and coaches.

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Coaching, Leadership, Learning, Skills and ValuesAmanda Dudmancoaching, mentoring, coachee, mentee, client, leader, leadership, VCSE, collaborative, reflective practice, reflection, change, learning, growth, skill for life, therapist, supervision, model, theory in use, self assessment, action planning, value, professional development, feedback, training, remove the ego, meta thinking, self management Comment