Managers and leaders usually set the tone and culture for the teams and organisations they lead. While many demonstrate great attributes, we at Investors in People Towers know that the IiP approach can help all managers and leaders listen to – and learn from – their workforces: for greater engagement, productivity and dare we suggest …
To escape this “bbq summer” I headed off the cinema the other day to see the new Batman film – The Dark Knight Rises. Now Bruce Wayne I would hardly say could be voted the man most likely to break into a Morecambe and Wise rendition of “Bring me Sunshine”. But even by his standards …
Whether you are in the private or public sector, organisational change and diversification have become inevitable for many. This may be because: It is imposed upon you (as in budget cutbacks, new targets or policy changes) Your customers want a new or better service (hence the need and opportunity for diversification) Your competition in the …
It has taken years of preparation to make London 2012 an outstanding and memorable event. Many of those involved have relied upon the principles of Investors in People to plan for every contingency. Here we feature two key organisations which are cherishing these weeks of Olympics and Paralympics. Visa Europe – continued business success with …
So Team GB’s gold rush is well and truly underway with 16 Gold medals now in the bag! Team GB have an ambitious target of 48 medals for the London 2012 Games. Beijing was the best result ever for the country, with 19 Gold medals won. But the ambitions are now even higher! It wasn’t …
Have Have you realised someone’s talent in the office? Or are you aware of the hidden skills among your workforce? Great organisations utilise their staff and put their strengths into practice to further the organisation’s performance. It seems simple, but there are a lot of ‘9 to 5’ers’ out there who are sitting on talents …
We are often asked if Investors in People makes a difference to organisations. Our experience shows that it does, but I think it would be better if you heard it from the people that really count – our employers. This week we’re sharing a video of Peter Day, from Radio 4′s World of Business, as …
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