- Linda Murray
Do you need a mental health day?
Read moreThe year has taken its toll on us all. You’ve probably seen social media memes saying “it’s OK not to be OK” and agreed with them. You might even have shared them with someone you thought needed to hear it. But have you ever applied it to yourself? No, you’re OK, aren’t you? You’re managing. You’re “fine”… But are you?
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How to choose an interactive online workshop to deliver quality learning outcomes
Read moreCOVID-19 has accelerated the inevitable move towards the inclusion of virtual learning as a standard component of workplace development. It makes sense. People need information fast and teams can no longer afford to wait for a learning experience to be designed and presented. Learners need access to information right when they need it – not when you can get it
- Linda Murray
Self-care – are you looking after yourself?
Read moreIf there’s one good thing to come out of the coronavirus pandemic, it must be that the importance of mental wellbeing has finally been understood thanks to the pressures of lockdown. Mental health is no longer an issue which affects other people: it’s something that could affect any of us. Mental health is important because it influences our emotions and
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Resilient leadership: Fit your oxygen mask first to effectively lead others
Read moreThings are pretty topsy turvy these days and there’s no clear path ahead. If you’re a leader who is feeling the pressure, know that you’re not alone. Under the circumstances, I want to ask you this. Are you spreading yourself too far while striving to look after your team? Do you seem strong and resilient on the outside but feel
- Linda Murray
Beating the three emotional barriers to resilience
Read moreResilience is a reflection of your ability to adapt to and cope with change, especially when it’s a setback. Looking around, it seems that some people bounce back quite easily while others struggle. Researchers have found that the key to resilience lies in your mindset. What that means is that if you’re one of those who struggle, there is something
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How to re-engage your talent after COVID
Read moreFlat people = flat teams = flat cultures = flat results. It’s true and it’s what I’m hearing online and from my clients. We were unprepared for the sudden isolation and many workplaces have struggled to make changes ‘on the fly’ to keep their people engaged and involved. According to McKinsey we’ve done well with meeting the basic needs of
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Don’t let out of ‘site’ be out of mind
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rapid need to support employees in working remotely. In the struggle to do this, it’s tempting to put some things on the backburner, like training. This would be a costly mistake. It’s important that being off site doesn’t mean your team is out of mind. They still need the training and support they would
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Three Key Trends for the Future of Learning
Read moreA huge percentage of Australia’s workforce is currently “deskless”, working remotely or on the road, supported by both advancements in technology and by employers recognising the benefits of remote working arrangements. From providing office workers with the technology they need to work away from the office, and field workers with the tools they need to perform their job efficiently and
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Invest in your people
Read moreCoronavirus has changed so much of our lives. It has shone a light on all the things we’ve taken for granted and made us question. We thought we were coping with the pace of change pretty well, didn’t we? Then along comes COVID-19 and the pace of change suddenly accelerated. The impact is nowhere more noticeable than at work. Suddenly
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How the shift to hybrid work teams is changing HR
Read moreBefore I go on, let’s define what I mean by a hybrid team. A hybrid team is a group of individuals who work on interdependent tasks and who share responsibility for outcomes, and in which some team members work in the same location and other members work remotely. Members can choose when and where they work to suit their personal
