Victoria Lewis and Richard Thompson, Founders of Odyssey Consulting, share their insights gained from developing thousands of leaders across the globe, into why a coaching approach as part of a holistic, whole growth-centred leadership development journey… Watch Now
How to Improve Team Collaboration Skills
Effective fostering of teamwork and collaboration is critical to succeed in today’s world. While many companies claim to value and thrive at it, in our experience collaborative cultures are hard to build and sustain. This blog will explore what we mean by collaboration, why it’s such a challenge in the workplace, the business benefits it brings, ways to improve team collaboration, and how you can put teamwork at the heart of your culture… Read More
Panel Discussion: Practical Coaching Models for the Evolving Workplace
The coaching industry is growing and evolving due to an increased demand for professional development and a realisation of the impact of a coaching culture and coaching conversations on collaboration, employee engagement and business performance overall… Watch Now
Harnessing the power of people + culture to accelerate business growth
The outdated processes, business models, and cultures within traditional marketing agencies and consultancies hinder the strategic solutions for clients, and the development of their strategic talent. This results in too many talented people leaving the industry. Marketing consultancy Stick + Twist was founded on the belief that a supportive culture is key…
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Five key lessons for embedding coaching into organisational culture
With workplaces transforming at breakneck speed, the ability to foster a coaching culture has emerged as a non-negotiable for organisations seeking sustainable growth. This was the key takeaway from January’s Business Culture Connected event, where industry leaders explored the evolving role of coaching as a driver of engagement, innovation and strategic alignment… Read More
Transforming a heritage brand to thrive in a modern world at Popular
Popular, a 130-year-old financial institution originated in Puerto Rico, embarked on a transformative journey to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving banking landscape. Faced with growing competition, digital innovation and the effects of the pandemic Popular sought to position itself as the most relevant and trusted bank in its markets… Read More
UST fuels social change with a blend of tech innovation and inclusion
UST, a global digital transformation leader, has long embedded corporate social responsibility and sustainability into its core mission. Last year, UST took away a Business Culture Award for its efforts to integrate business, community and environmental sustainability, achieving significant progress toward its Net Zero commitment. Building on this success, UST has continued to expand its initiatives, focusing on digital transformation… Read More
Macmillan Cancer Support journals its way to a clearer view of Direct Services’ identity
Macmillan Cancer Support, one of the UK’s most respected cancer charities, wanted to sense check and evolve the culture of its Direct Services team. This department, which includes critical support services such as the Macmillan Support Line, nursing and online communities, had undergone rapid growth and a shift to remote working during the pandemic. These changes created a need to re-evaluate the team’s culture… Read More
Cambridge University Press & Assessment drives global inclusion with transformative EDIB policies
In 2021, Cambridge University Press & Assessment set out to create a globally inclusive workplace fostering a strong sense of belonging among its employees across 80 regional locations. This goal came in response to the findings of a culture diagnostic, which revealed that only 57% of employees felt the organisation’s policies promoted equity and just 47% believed their perspectives were included in decision-making… Read More
VML employees THRIVE with coaching app
In 2021, VML recognised a critical need to enhance career coaching and mentoring for its global workforce of over 12,000 employees. Employee surveys revealed gaps in career growth, feedback and goal-setting resources. Traditional career development tools were either costly, unscalable or lacked customisation for VML’s unique culture…
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