At some point in your career as a trainer you will experience difficult and challenging situations, generally instigated by people.  Here are some ideas and approaches to use.

Some thoughts on how to practice joined up thinking.  We can all get better at this and organisations need to listen and engage with customers as a means to make this happen.

Facilitating mass group engagement.  My recent chairing of a community consultation meeting attracted 235 through the door. How I managed it and my tips for others.

We are safe.  Three words in an email just received from earthquake hit Nepal.  Resilience is shining through.

Plenty is documented about the benefits of mentoring for the mentee.  Here are some benefits for the mentor.

My first ever blog was about Kathmandu. Some reflections three years on following this week's earthquake.

Two awesome testimonials that offer some pointers on how I generate value

Staying within the boundaries of the mentoring and coaching role.

Top tips for mentees.  There's plenty of training and support for mentors, but what if you are the mentee?

Effective mentoring. Ten tips for effective practice.good mentoirngring practice.

Some early learning & insights into VCSE leadership training I am delivering and the emerging issues for the sector

Who would like some training and development for working in a political envirnment in a local authority?

How I am providing capacity building support for leadership in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

No resolutions intended!  But I would like organisations to develop a learning culture in 2015.

Training in a challenging environment.  Some lessons from a recent assignment working with some difficult behaviours. 

Contributing to democracy in action by coaching elected members.

Bringing Boards of Trustees together with staff helps reaffirm your vision and mission

Ideas for keeping design of your training fresh and focused on the learner