Thinking Focus

We're so proud to have achieved Silver #LT21Awards with Lowell Best use of social and collaborative learning technologies. #culture #sociallearning #learninganddevelopment

We are all subject to the insanity loop from time to time, that feeling when we seem to keep doing the same thing yet expecting a different result. We get stuck! To get unstuck, we need to change our thinking; learn how in this video. buff.ly/3BXLNty

We're on the shortlist! We're so proud to be nominated with our valued client, @lowellfinancial. Our collaboration has seen us shortlisted in the Learning Technologies award category for best use of social and collaborative technologies. We find out tomorrow! #LT21Awards 🤞

Self-talk is those voices in your head, the ones that determine your mood, confidence, your emotions and your appetite to want to do something - or not. In this video, we explore how your self-talk can be your enemy and your best friend all in one. buff.ly/3bSH6Xe

The latest podcast - The Question is... explore Engagement. Check it out and let us know what you think. Here's a clip to get a taste of what to expect.

When the world changes around us, many of us feel completely out of control and struggle to find meaning. This struggle then leads to even the most competent people hitting a productivity brick wall as they work to resolve these feelings. buff.ly/3riEBCH

Change at work can be difficult to deal with, but some people act as if the change is a personal attack on them. Rob and Paul consider why people occasionally react in such an extreme way and what managers can do about it. buff.ly/2WfxPE7

What is the impact of longing for a return to simpler times? Will holding on to the past pose a risk for the future of work. Richard Armeson and Paul Hutchinson discuss how leaders can help people let go and start to embrace a new way of working buff.ly/3iDuvtT

Why do some change leaders get so lost in the detail of their planning that they forget to bring the people involved along with them on the journey? buff.ly/3eMcIQ6

With so many options available to us, it feels like it should be easy to work out what it is we need to do. This wealth of choice can be overwhelming and sometimes leads to people being hesitant to focus on any specific area. buff.ly/3kRLXh0

Check out our latest podcast as Paul and Richard explore Leadership Pillars through the lens of resilience - you can find the full episode here - youtu.be/CGXOtTvMnno or on your usual podcast channel.

It's out! The latest in our video series - Improve your productivity with simple and easy to use tools - buff.ly/3u6wv1o Discover the six steps to achieving (just about) anything you want. In this video, we share how to think, plan and achieve your goals.

buff.ly/3rlRY5p Emotions are a normal part of any change, but in the workplace some people think and act as if their emotional response will allow them to get their own way. @richardarmeson and @robsmith offer some insight as to how managers can respond effectively.

buff.ly/3lO9D4i Some people just don't like change. It can be uncomfortable and disconcerting, yet ignoring it will not make your life easier, or make it go away. @robsmith and @richardarmeson share some insights into why this might happen and how people can be helped

buff.ly/3tTPlta Goal writing sometimes seems like a mystic art form, limited to a very few highly trained experts. Are goals really that difficult? @richardarmeson and @paulhutchinson discuss how to make goal writing really simple.

buff.ly/3riEBCH With the world continuing to change around us, it is easy to feel out of control and lose a sense of meaning. We can hit a brick wall struggling to resolve these feelings. @robsmith and @rickymuddimer discuss how to help people regain some control

buff.ly/2OAOZbf When things change we become a little uncertain for a while. With large scale organisational change, this uncertainty can become almost paralysing @paulhutchinson and @robsmith explore how leaders can lead people forward in this time of confusion.

buff.ly/3bsabbj When change happens in an organisation, it should mean change for everyone. However, sometimes, managers allow some people to opt out of the change process, making life difficult for everyone else. @richardarmeson and @rickymuddimer discuss the issues.

When things go off track, you need to reset the targets and expectations, moving the focus. @richardarmeson and @rickymuddimer explore how you can quickly reset the goals with your team and embrace the new challenges in front of you buff.ly/2NNhtyr

What impact is uncertainty having on our working lives right now? @richardarmeson and @paulhutchinson discuss how teams react to uncertainty and what we can do to help. Follow us @thinkingfocus on YouTube and subscribe to ensure you don't miss a thing! buff.ly/3pn7JIb