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External training is a great investment in the development of your people. During this training your people get to learn new theories, that, if applied correctly, will make a difference to them and the company they work for. One of the best ways to embed the learning is through workplace coaching. Companies invest heavily in training but do not see the significant benefits of following through with coaching to complete the training cycle. Workplace coaching is a one on on

Consider these tips when upping your leadership game: Lead by example. Leaders need to show, not just tell. Set the tone and your employees will follow it. 2. Communicate effectively. Great leaders make sure they are heard and understood, but they also know the importance of listening. Be emotionally aware. Be sensitive to different points of view and different backgrounds. When using your head to do what’s best for your company, don’t forget to have a heart. Learn from the p

The true role of a leader and HR Professional is to develop their people. The reality is we get caught up in daily operational activity and focus on daily targets and do not see the strategic advantage of focusing on the development of our people to deliver the results they need. Great leadership is about achieving results through the efforts of other people. Engaging with them, coaching them and giving them the authority to perform at a higher level than they may currently

There is no hard and fast rule, however, I suggest you hire the person with the right culture fit.

Make Training Stick by providing Coaching, giving them the authority and opportunity to change, and by holding them accountable to change

There are many contributors that cause stress as a leader and some of the most popular triggers are; Busy schedules - time Meetings Emails Phone calls Employee interruptions We all cope with stress in a different way. The key to a healthy life both at work and in pleasure is to manage yourself to reduce or eliminate the stress factors. This is the ideal world and rare for all of us. So if we cannot eliminate stress, we need to understand how we can self-manage it and how it i

With the relaunch of the RdL brand, we took the opportunity to focus our attention on our core specialities that have proven to make a difference for our clients in the past 11 years. We have a unique customised solution that is different to anything you would have experienced in the past. We focus on behavioural change through a combination of development methods including face to face facilitation, 1 on 1 personal development coaching and the access to our 24/7 Leadership H

Traveller (DiSC) is a personal development assessment that measures individual's behavioural style. It is designed to help an individual understand their behaviour, understand the behaviour of others and how to use this knowledge in different situations. Traveller has four primary dimensions of behaviour: Adventurer - direct, results-oriented, strong-willed and assertive. Mountain climber - sociable, enthusiastic, optimistic and lively. Group traveller - gentle, supportive, p

Many companies fall into the habit of focusing on the day to day operation, and most of the time this delivers for them – or does it? Successful organisations get the balance right between an operational focus and strategic direction. Master planning is all about taking a step back from the daily operation and establishing a clear goal about the future of the company. Key factors to consider in your master plan include, but are not limited to; Who are, and will be my customer

20 years ago this was a hot issue, and like most things in business, it has gone full circle and visits us once again. EI is the ability of a person to understand their emotions and how it can impact on their behaviors and thus impact their ability to be an outstanding leader. Understanding your triggers and how long you can remain calm when put under pressure are key factors to developing your ability to manage EI. We have all seen the negative impact workplace behaviours ca

Robert De Loryn talks about the important role of sensory acuity in management and leadership.

The RdL team recently attended our first company conference in Phuket, and it was also the first time our growing team was able to coordinate all being together in the one location. We spent two days working on our 2017 strategy and how as a team we would achieve our goals and of a night time, we let our hair down a little over some good food, cocktails and getting to know other. We are already planning our 2017 conference taking place in Hoi An...very excited!