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Prioritisation skills for customer service managers – 6 questions to ask in times of challenge

One of the most valuable skills you can have as an effective customer service manager is the ability to differentiate between what you can control and influence, and to accept that sometimes you need to move on in order to achieve the best outcomes. This is especially true when operating under pressure. As we connect […]

Six steps to confident conversations for managers and teams

Being confident and positive in our conversations with colleagues, customers, suppliers and stakeholders will ensure we are able to manage every situation that comes our way in a constructive, appreciative and empathetic way. This will reap dividends for everyone concerned; being able to manage any conversation we have at work efficiently and appropriately will ensure […]

Take stock, act now and equip your people to flourish

The pandemic has been transformational in so many ways, and from our discussions across many sectors most people can identify and be grateful for at least some things that have changed for the better. There are undoubted demands on our teams from the myriad of changes in working patterns and practices that they have faced. […]

How to cultivate a high trust culture

Observing how people behave and speak with each other, their customers and suppliers provides a great barometer to gauge levels of positivity and trust in your organisation. As we know, trust is essential for organisations to succeed, thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes, while culture is played out by what people say and do every day […]

Building “resilience muscle” to thrive

Taking the opportunity to learn when we face times of change, challenge or even adversity in our working lives can differentiate how we manage to cope or thrive whatever comes our way. The internet is buzzing with advice on resilience, particularly after the last two years, as we have all lived through such an extraordinary […]

Four Key Characteristics Your People Need to Excel at Work

There are four essential building blocks that underpin a positive, high trust culture where collaboration, problem solving and great teamwork combine to drive innovation and high levels of employee engagement, customer satisfaction and productivity. Culture is played out by what people say and do every day – how they interact with colleagues and customers, their […]

A clear pathway from ‘not coping’ to ‘thriving’

Equipping your people with skills for optimum wellbeing, resilience and success in the workplace. As the UK’s workforce continues to navigate the opportunities and challenges of a re-engaging world, we know that it’s more important than ever to really observe and understand our people’s needs so that we can ensure they are empowered with skills […]

The power of an optimal mindset

Our mindset is at the heart of everything we think, feel, say and do and impacts every aspect of our personal and working lives. It’s a framework that can shape our response to every situation that comes our way and drives our interaction and relationships with others. Every waking day, our mindset has the capacity […]

How to prepare your people to thrive through change

Organisational change can impact expectations, ways of working, policy, systems and process. So how can you ensure your people are well equipped to effectively handle and adapt to these changes, and that those changes really stick to deliver the outcomes you are looking for? It’s our experience that organisations that focus on preparing their people […]

Equipping your people to return to work with 100% commitment

The impending return to the workplace will present a mixed bag of emotions across the UK’s workforce, as well as unprecedented challenges for leaders looking to ensure a smooth transition to first class customer service and outcomes. Leaders can get a head start by putting structured plans in place to ensure everyone feels safe, welcomed […]