Spring is well and truly here and Summer is almost upon us. Is it time for you to give your team a spring clean? We can help you – whether it’s some time out to help you bond as a team, individual development requirements or maybe you feel like you need a reboot yourself, then Read more about Time to Spring Clean Your Team?[…]
Exciting news – our new website for our sister business, Coach for my Life, is now live! We’ve taken some time to present our coaching offering in a more accessible, easy to understand way and we’ve included some great videos on How Coaching Works, introductions to our coaches Gillian and Oliver and some feedback from Read more about New Website for Coach for my Life[…]
Almost every email we receive contains the word “unprecedented” and for good reason. The global pandemic we are dealing with is like nothing seen in peacetime for over a hundred years. At Morley Colling Associates, we will continue to do the best we can for our clients and help them in whatever way we can Read more about COVID-19 Update[…]
I recently visited the oldest remaining family friend that I have, a lady of 102. She lives in her own home, helped by her daughter and carers, and is physically very frail but lively and alert in every other way. It was a pleasure to spend time with her as she talked about my Read more about A Lesson as Old as the Hills[…]
Am I alone in worrying about how angry everyone seems to be? Whether it’s railing for or against Brexit, Donald Trump or arguing who got to a parking space first, I see anger and intolerance in all kinds of places. Perhaps the ubiquity of social media makes it seem important that we all have Read more about Why are we all so angry?[…]
When does a strong shared culture spill over into groupthink? It’s a tricky one. Every organisation wants its staff and senior team aligned, committed to achieving common goals and feeling good about their business. Sometimes though, the common ways of thinking and behaving, the confidence in belonging, in knowing what’s right, can tip over into Read more about Too close for comfort? – When shared culture becomes Groupthink[…]
What’s the best way to let your colleagues and staff know how they’re doing and find out how you’re doing yourself? The notion of “radical candour” has been mentioned often in the media since the New Year: some say “tell it like it is” with no ambiguity or couching what you say to someone Read more about “Tell it like it is” the key to good feedback?[…]
I was fortunate to visit the Houses of Parliament recently and had a fascinating look behind the scenes courtesy of my MP and his assistant. It was the day of the Autumn Budget statement which followed Prime Minister’s Questions, so there was quite a buzz around the place. A couple of things struck me; there Read more about Order, Order! – Diversity in Parliament[…]
Emma Walmsley has just been appointed as the new CEO of GSK. How ready are you to take the next leap forward in your career? Conducting an honest self-appraisal now means that you will be more likely to achieve your future career goals. One of the biggest de-railers for women is confidence – or Read more about Are you ready to be the next CEO of GSK?[…]
Well, the Prime Minister does it, and so can the rest of us! Kitten heels, animal prints and zingy yellow may not be your thing, but you can pull off a good work look that’s fashionable, distinctive and smart. We’re not talking tight tops and tiny skirts but it’s good to challenge the old Read more about It’s OK to be Clever and into Clothes![…]