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I recently had the opportunity to attend a Blanchard Building Trust workshop - not as the facilitator this time, but as a participant. This course is a product we offer here at Focus HR, material that I know, but I wanted to experience what it felt...
Have you ever thought about what really drives team performance? Or why communication sometimes feels effortless with one person and challenging with another? The answer often lies in understanding behavioural styles. That’s where DiSC comes in....
Naomi Wilson, Founding Director Late last month we had the pleasure of kicking off the second intake of our Lead with Focus program. Leadership is a passion that has grown over time for me. It wasn’t an instant love affair, like HR was (yep, I’m...
One of our favourite parts of delivering leadership development workshops is witnessing light bulb moments! In our Delegation session we explore common roadblocks to effective delegation - often ‘it’s just quicker to do things myself' or ‘I want to...
After recently attending a fantastic HR conference where AI was a central theme, I found myself reflecting on a big question: ‘What does it mean to lead in the age of AI?’ There is no doubt that AI is shaping our very near future, transforming how...
Leadership Development is no longer a nice-to-have, it's a strategic investment in your people and your business’s performance. To deliver meaningful outcomes, learning and development (L&D) must be more than box-ticking. When aligned with real...
As a leader, you're no stranger to challenging conversations and high-pressure situations. The constant flow of tough decisions and difficult communications can be overwhelming, especially when stress levels are high. The leaders who truly thrive...
– Tamara Stopford, Leadership & Engagement Consultant We love partnering with our clients to help develop and strengthen leadership capacity across their teams. At the start of a recent leadership program, I invited a past participant to share...
– Rikki Gainey, People & Culture Consultant When it comes to building and evolving a high-performing team, the process of moving from good to great isn't always about making drastic changes - it’s about nurturing what’s already working and...
Do you frequently find yourself thinking ‘I may as well do it myself’, ‘I need to do this to make sure it’s right’, or ‘I don’t want to overload anyone in the team, and this will only take me five minutes?’ If you do, you’re not alone. Effective...
Think about your experiences with a great leader you've had in the past. What was it that made them a great leader in your eyes? Big picture, strategic and visionary thinking is important to business success, but it is often the day-to-day...
Employee burnout is emotional or physical exhaustion that brings a lack of motivation and a reduced sense of accomplishment. True burnout is not a casual, occasional thing. Rather, it is specific to one’s job or occupation and is more concerning...
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