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Learning and Development for the 21st century

A Human Enterprise


In his book ‘A Promised Land’ former US President Barack Obama describes that part of his intent in writing the book was to lift the veil on the role of The President and the government to show that they form a “human enterprise like any other”.

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Why being assertive can benefit your business


Adopting assertiveness provides the opportunity to work more collaboratively and more constructively and is an important skill for leaders and managers.

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Transparent communication at the heart of business performance


Why communication matters - as a leadership tool, for articulating the organisation's vision and engaging people and mobilising resources. Even more sure with diverse workforces located globally and remotely.

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Long live continuous dialogue!


How to make sure your employee engagement processes really count. BEacuse increasing engagement has a direct impact on performance and productivity. Getting to the why, not just the what?

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Nancy Mattenberger, Infor speaks to Sarah Cave


Congratulations to Nancy for being voted one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in IT Services 2020! In 2015 she shared with us her journey, the challenges she's encountered as a female leader, and her tips for those looking to get to the top.

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The Next Adventure - creating opportunity from crisis


Russell Evans considers the opportunity for leaders to re-imagine a new and better future in a post pandemic world and how leaders can begin to create a vision for the future - regardless of continuing change and challenge

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Building resiliency as leaders


Chris Lazenby, Primeast Associate, suggests some practical ways you can build resilience as a leader during these uncertain times. How managing your own state will ensure you can support your teams more effectively

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How to lead in uncertainty


Martin Carver reflects on the challenges facing all leaders at the present time: how to lead with clarity, vision and purpose in the face of such unpredictable and uncertain times. Introducing the VUCAR response as a framework to guide you

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Leading with authenticity and integrity


A shining example of leading with authenticity and integrity to ensure a level playing field whilst building trust among your stakeholder groups - a valuable lesson for any leader

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How to foster purposeful leadership


The Leadership Circle is a 360 degree instrument to give leaders feedback on the extent to which they are creative or reactive leaders. Primeast's practitioner network includes a highly experienced, team of international accredited Leadership Circle Profile coaches.

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Line managers as champions of learning


How embedding a culture of learning in your organisation starts with line managers and ensures any investment in learning and development is sustained for long term behaviour change and improved performance

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Managing millennials


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Women in Leadership: Pauline Yau, Microsoft


omen in Leadership: Pauline Yau, Microsoft | Primeast

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Women in Leadership: Andrea Cartwright, Supergroup


Women in Leadership: Andrea Cartwright | Supergroup | Primeast

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What the Tour de France can teach us about teamwork


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