‘Name the Niggles’ For a Happier Workplace – Philippa Ward, GAP
Global Action Plan is one of the happiest workplaces we’ve come across. Find out how they do it in this two minute video with Philippa Ward.
What do David Attenborough and Mindfulness Have in Common?
What do David Attenborough and Mindfulness have in common? Find out in this two minute video with our Senior Facilitator, Paul Gapper.
Are You as Innovative as the Public Sector? – Henry Stewart, Happy Ltd
Find out how GCHQ used pre-approval to encourage innovation and improve their workplace in this two minute video with Henry Stewart.
Do you celebrate mistakes?
Encourage innovation in your organisation by celebrating mistakes. Find out more in this two minute video with Henry Stewart.
How to Use Track Changes in MS Word
Learn how to use Track Changes in Microsoft Word in this time-saving two-minute video.
How to Use the COUNTIF Function in Excel
Save time by quickly counting how many fields match your criteria in Microsoft Excel. Find out how in this two-minute video.
How to Use Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel
In this two-minute video, Nicky explains how to use Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel.
Conditional Formatting is a great way to quickly see which data matches a certain filter at a glance. For example, you could highlight your biggest sales to make them easily stand out.
What Makes a Great Manager?
Many organisations make the mistake of promoting people who have good technical skills into management positions – without considering the potential candidates’ management qualities, and what makes a good manager of a team.
How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life
Mindfulness is the art of living in the present moment, allowing yourself to destress and focus. It can help to you to improve your productivity as well as become more creative.
The Future of Leadership: Humanity and Compassion
The June 2013 issue of Management Today includes, in a debate about “The Changing Face of the Leader” a paragraph that I believe holds tremendous insight:
“Recently, I talked to young people from Indonesia, Brazil and China. I asked them what they expected from the leader of the future and their answers amazed me. The qualities that came up were humanity and compassion. They also wanted leaders who had the ability to put staff at the centre of what they do. They want leaders who aren’t charismatic – they want people who are humble enough to admit they don’t know all the answers.”
