As technology continues to advance, our understanding of the ways in which humans learn best grows. Typically, learning as we know it – gaining knowledge and retaining information – takes place in the classroom, in school, at college or university. However, today there are many more ways in which we can learn. How Do People…
We had the fantastic opportunity last week to invite some photographers in to take some updated photos of our materials, our work space and our team in action! We had moved into our new office space in the previous couple of months and wanted to showcase our new space and materials for coaching and training.…
Clare was asked to contribute to an article on ‘Delivering Diversity’ in Insider Magazine. Please click here to read the full article Summary of my takeaway tips shared in the article Look for triggers – if you are asked about your diversity data for a report, client project, advertisement or tender – are you comfortable…
In part one of this two-part series on executive coaching, we explored what executive coaching is, how it differs to business coaching, the benefits it brings individuals and organisations and the changing attitudes to executive coaching. Now we look forward to what the future holds for exec coaching, what makes a good executive coach…
“Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple and it is also that difficult.” Warren Bennis, Organisational Consultant and Pioneer of leadership studies. Once upon a time, having a coach might have been considered a stigma; today it can often be a status symbol. A sign that an employee…
Diversity and inclusion has become an important issue for employers seeking to develop effective workplace cultures. As a result, many organisations are focused on finding ways to boost these practices within their businesses. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) tactics can include employing more younger people or women and greater numbers of staff from different cultural backgrounds.…
Clare was a panelist for an event organised by Fourth Day PR. The topic was ‘the future of work’ and was held at Accelerate Places in Manchester on the 12th Sept 2019. There was a review from the event which you can read here Some photos from the event can be viewed below
Each organisation is different and operates in a different industry with unique factors that impact the make-up of their workplace. Lots of organisations have taken positive steps to promote diversity and inclusion and create inclusive workplaces. Others still have room for improvement. Regardless of your organisation’s progress in this area, diversity audits play a key…
Diversity and inclusion has proven business benefits. However, there’s often a hidden tripwire on the journey to more inclusive workplaces: bias. Ranging from unconscious and unintended biases to prejudice and even intolerance and bigotry, organisations must find ways to challenge bias in all its forms. These top tips provide ten practical ways to reduce bias…
CMC Business Psychology are now based at Alt Space in Altrincham, Cheshire. We have joined the co-working space to work alongside other local business owners. We also have fab meeting space to accommodate growing demand for career and business coaching. If you are in the area then please feel free to call in for a…
There is a new generation emerging today known as “Generation T”. What is Generation T? Those born after 2010 are referred to as Generation T. Although there has already been a Gen T for those born before 1945 (traditionalists) there is very little in common between the two Gen Ts. There has been a huge…
Using Nudge Theory to Build Inclusive Workplaces Wouldn’t it be great if you could ethically guide decision making around diversity and inclusion in your organisation? Well, now you can, using nudge theory. Created by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein, it became popular in their 2008 book, Nudge: improving decisions about health, wealth and…
Unconscious bias can be a costly problem for organisations, particularly if it results in discriminatory behaviour related to a protected characteristic. With diversity and inclusion a hot topic, more organisations are aware of this issue. And they’re taking steps to better understand how humans make decisions about other people so they can build more inclusive…