What is workplace diversity? Workplace diversity refers to the variety of differences between individuals in an organisation. Diversity not only includes how individuals identify themselves, but also how others perceive them. Diversity within a workplace encompasses race, gender, ethnic groups, age, religion, personality, sexual orientation, citizenship status, as well as other distinct differences between people. […]
Presenting can be tough especially for those of us not born with natural eloquence. To be a better public speaker, one has to develop a personal speaking style. You can do this by packing the presentations with enthusiasm, unique data and having plenty of jokes and short stories relating to the topic. How do […]
Team Building We all love a bit of teambuilding! When morale is low, people are a bit fed up, or perhaps the team is just tired, the leadership team might suggest a teambuilding day to inject energy and enthusiasm back into the team. But just running around and playing games, whilst good exercise, may not […]
First impressions create lasting memories, whether positive or negative. It only takes seconds for someone to decide if they like you or not and, on the telephone, these decisions are made simply by what they hear. A pleasant greeting and a positive attitude will set the stage for each call and by speaking positively, professionally […]
The Lumina Learning suite of psychometrics is the next generation of personal and professional development tools supporting individuals and teams to work more effectively, to drive performance and improve the bottom line. Lumina Spark is the first step on this journey and provides an accurate, personalised Portrait focusing on increased self-awareness and practical development points to assess […]
They say that leaders are born, not made. While it is true that some people are born leaders, some leaders are born in the midst of adversity. Often, simple people who have never had a leadership role will stand up and take the lead when a situation they care about requires it. A simple example […]
Update your social media accounts Decide which social media account(s) you are going to focus on, and delete any old accounts that you are no longer using. Make sure all of your information is complete and accurate. This will help you to build traffic to the networks you want to showcase your work. It can […]
STEP UP WITH YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS! Most of us have experienced dull, irrelevant, or confusing presentations. But think back to the last really great presentation you saw – one that was informative, motivating and inspiring. Wouldn’t you love to be able to present like that? We share some insights on how you can improve; 1.All […]
Servant leadership is one of this decade’s management buzz words, but what does it really mean? Take a look at some of the characteristic traits of a true servant leader: Lead by example; Leaders who don’t walk the talk lose trust. If you want your team members to display certain behaviours, you need to display […]
Is your team building objectives ticked off just once a year? Perhaps it is a “fun session” during the end of year retreat or perhaps a “fun day out” for the whole company to thank them for all their hard work. Whilst that is all well and good, team building should be a continuous focus, […]
Did you know: Effective communication is really hard to do! Communication is not just a simple exchange of information. So many things can go wrong and it’s important to really understand the emotions behind what you want to communicate, the reasons why you are communicating and what you want the outcome to be. It is […]
Are you doing the right things at work? Are you prioritising the right things in life? Take a look at this favourite story about rocks, pebbles and sand or call us at Lantern Training (0706 596162) to learn more about time management training.
Feeling stressed at work? Watch this quick reminder to help lower levels of stress and feel better about things.
To kick start 2018, we have compiled some of our favourite inspirational personal development videos to help you “become a better you” at work this year! We’ll start with “Leadership starts with Why” from Simon Sinek. Call us on 0702 369224 to learn more about developing your leadership skills. #leadershipskills #softskillstraining
Many leaders have a problem with proper delegation. Many leaders fear the employee may not complete the task the right way, so the leader develops the old attitude that “if you want something done right, you have got to do it yourself”. This type of thinking could be harmful to both the leader and the […]
This is a much discussed topic of debate; what is the right mix or balance of introversion and extroversion to make a truly effective team? As a society, many often think of extroverts as doers, go-getters, superior team-players. Though the tide towards valuing individual strengths regardless of extroversion or introversion may be changing, extroverts are […]
We know we need a strong, cohesive, motivated team, but what does that really look like? How about this for starters? – Colleagues that work effectively with each other, ensuring that service levels are excellent, communication is transparent and that everyone is motivated and committed to “do their best”. – Client facing staff that can […]
The Six Thinking Hats is a method meant to improve the results of thinking and discussion. It may be used either by oneself or in a group. We should “wear” each hat in turn, and analyze the issue at hand from six different aspects separately. In a group setting, the entire group is encouraged to […]
MBTI is a personality preference tool that helps you understand you. It involves taking a questionnaire which asks you a series of questions about the things you do and the way you like to think about things. MBTI was developed by a mother and daughter: Katharine Briggs and Isabel Myers back in the 1940s and stems from […]
Let’s all face it, we’ve all taken part in a team work challenge to cross a pretend river without touching the floor, to manage a tricky manoevre with a colleague whilst blindfolded, or to create a tower using your early morning newspaper. And it’s fun! At the end of the day, we say goodbye […]
