Mike Howells

Jun 21, 2024 | trainingzone.co.uk | Ian Hayes Brett |Mike Howells |Hannah Gore

For debriefing to become a critical part of the continuous improvement process it must take place after every project, without exceptionOf course, the practice of debriefing isn’t new to learning and development. However, it’s usually focused on the individual as a way of improving individual performance or an individual’s contribution to the team.

Jun 20, 2024 | trainingzone.co.uk | Thom Dennis |Mike Howells |Hannah Gore

If you find yourself dreading the upcoming workweek, rest assured, you're not alone. According to a survey conducted by LiveCareer of over 1,000 people in the US, 87% experience work-related fears. According to the Society of Human Resources Management, one in four Americans dread going to work. Many leaders acknowledge that fear is increasingly being seen in the workplace, due to financial concerns, global instability and issues around exclusion, but are unsure how to address it.

Jun 19, 2024 | trainingzone.co.uk | Lior Locher |Mike Howells |Hannah Gore

In our previous article, we explored reckoning with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) backlash and the words we feel we can use when we talk about DEI in our training programmes. We argued for a pragmatic approach that both acknowledges and assesses risk and leans into using all the tools and words that remain available to us to create equitable, inclusive and safe workspaces. Here, we pick up that idea and demonstrate what that may look like.

Jun 18, 2024 | trainingzone.co.uk | Leanne Maskell |Mike Howells |Hannah Gore |Cathy Hoy

ADHD coaching is a collaborative process through an ADHD-informed lensI am an ADHD coach and have found that I am being repeatedly asked by organisations about how to open up the discussion on ADHD in the workplace. It is a huge move towards inclusivity and really can level the playing field for employees who are managing their diagnosis, allowing them to attain their potential and bring about a more inclusive workplace for everyone.

Jun 7, 2024 | trainingzone.co.uk | Mike Howells |Chris Hardy |Matt Somers |Thom Dennis

As such, it’s projected that we will need to reskill 1 billion people by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum, which is aiming to achieve this goal via its Reskilling Revolution campaign. Today’s employment market is already complex. We’re in the midst of an extremely challenging economic period, and employers everywhere are facing a growing schism between their job requirements, and the skill sets that both internal and external applicants actually offer.