We would like to remind you that CMCBP shares reading lists for many different topics that are regularly reviewed and updated. We put together some resources that we find very helpful and interesting on the different domain areas. We are always welcome to take recommendations for books/video links/journals that people find interesting and think we…
National Work Life Week (7-11th October 2019) is an opportunity for employees and employers to take some time to focus on well being at work and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Research shows that almost one third of UK workers reported they have a poor work-life balance and 38% of UK employees admitted that a…
We are delighted to share that we have joined forces with the Pro Manchester Network group. They are an organisation that supports the growth of small businesses across the North West. We look forward to meeting and working with our business people. To visit the Pro Manchester website click here. If you would like…
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.…
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.…
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…
For anyone wondering where I am based now I can advise that I work and live between Dublin and Manchester. What two great cities to be able to call home !! I grew up in Manchester and moved to Dublin around 2001 where I lived and worked for 15 years. I decided to relocate my…
Clare contributed to a guide by the British Psychology Society on Leadership. The article was written by Ella Rhodes and Clare’s comment was as follows; Know your worth and don’t be afraid to negotiate ‘”Negotiation skills are essential for anyone in a leadership position,’ according to organisational psychologist and business consultant Clare Mulligan. ‘You need…