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Team coaching (teams being ‘facilitated’ or ‘coached’ by a team’s leader or by an internal or external Coach) is on the rise. It is a fabulous tool for employee engagement, team development, innovation and creating ideas, as well as a way of reducing toxicity in organisations. To do this a Coach, in addition to the competencies required for 1-1 coaching, requires further specialised competencies.   Source: Team and Peer Coaching – The Way Ahead  Business in Gulf, December 2016

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Although we have been conducting psychometrics in the region for over 15 years, these diagnostics for recruitment, promotion and development are becoming a ‘go to’ tool to support organisational talent management through ability and personality assessments. What is important when choosing psychometrics tools and qualified Psychometrists to provide effective feedback? You need to ensure that you are being provided with the right tests and the right norm groups to meet your needs.   Source: Professional Profiling  BIZBahrain, August 2016

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This is a story about cross-cultural, cross continent, cross sector training and what worked for our client. How can trainers deliver expert subject matter? What’s the best way to train? What’s the ROI for internal v external training? Is a train the-trainer model effective i.e. training subject matter experts or technicians to train? What is the best way to manage global organisation-wide training?   Source: Transformation for Success, Business in Gulf, July 2016

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The Chartered Management Institute estimates women are underpaid by 100 minutes every day in comparison to their male colleagues. Over the course of a year this adds up to a staggering 57 days, which equates to an average 22% of annual salary. Ann Francke, the Institute’s Chief Executive, has also suggested that the bonuses men receive can be twice those of their female counterparts. This has been attributed to: firstly, their bosses and secondly, to the fact that gender salary...

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We know that businesses should stay focused on what is beneficial to shareholders and stakeholders, manage responsibilities, establish operational and societal goals, report regularly to ensure transparency and focus on engagement orientation behaviours for customer trust and reputation as an employer of choice. This is all important. Easy? No so. An efficient and effective Board is pivotal to the success of a company and teamwork is crucial to Board performance.   Source: Coaching-the-Board, Business in Gulf, Bahrain, February 2016

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There are a growing number of Coaches, both in the GCC and globally. Some are trained, some are experienced, some focus on a particular niche, and others are certified and members of international coaching professional bodies. The myriad of coaches may make choosing the best one for you a difficult task. Unfortunately, some people who purport to be Coaches have just basic introductory training and are uncertified and inexperienced. This article supports the need for regulating the coaching profession.  ...

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Human nature leads us to rely on the identities that we are most comfortable with and to allow the others to diminish. Some of us keep our most compelling leadership identities hidden from work, only to keep them alive and well at home, with friends and family, or in our community. We can choose to extend our leadership skills by granting ourselves access to a greater range of leadership identities, increasing our leadership capacity, enhancing collaboration, generating innovation and creating...

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By understanding what an entrepreneur is, how they operate, and the competencies that are needed to ensure success, you will then be armed with the knowledge to decide if an entrepreneurial life is right for you. This article will uncover the makings of an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is now even becoming identified as a career choice in its own right. Harvard Business School have the definition formulated by Professor Howard Stevenson, who defines entrepreneurialism as ‘a pursuit of opportunity beyond resources...

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Despite a relatively slow start, businesses of all sizes and in all sectors are realizing the immense value of social media in driving business growth and building authentic relationships with their consumers. Incorporating social media into your business strategy is essential, but how successful you are may depend on a number of different factors. How do you ensure your venture into social media is a success? Source: The Right Plan, Business in Gulf, Bahrain, October 2015

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Remember a time at work when there was enormous stress or uncertainty? You had a conversation that may not have given you the answers you wanted to hear, but gave you some of what you needed to hear. In that moment, you were able to make more sense of your work environment. You were engaged in conversation. You felt heard. You left knowing more about the situation and your role in it. You just had a ‘clean conversation.’   Source:...

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Celebrated academic, author and life coach Dr Clare Beckett-McInroy has released a new book that aims to guide readers to networking success on and off- line. With more acronyms after her name than a box of Scrabble; Dr Clare EdD, MAEd, PG Cert, PG Dip, BA Hons QTS, CPCC, PCC and MAC, is an authoritative figure in many areas. Her latest project, Coach Me Networking Know How, has more than 40 reflections and snippets of sound advice from international professionals...

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High net-worth clients tend to have Family Offices to manage and recommend on their private wealth and other family matters. Family Offices may deal with staffing for families as well as finances and investments, including budgeting, insurance, donations, family-owned business, wealth transfer and tax. Family Offices also ensure due diligence and strategize on wealth distribution and succession.   Source: Managing Your Millions BIG, September/October 2014

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It’s that time of year when 16- and 17-year-olds are assessing their university choices. What’s your role in ensuring your child is making informed choices to enable long-term career? It is a fact that each year thousands of students drop out of Sixth Form and university or change course due to the lack of objective or clarity around their decisions. Sadly, there are millions of adults who are in careers that they ‘ended up in’ or are unhappy with. Source:...

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There has been a recent shift from the old rule of ‘never talk to strangers’ to ‘never go anywhere with anyone without asking permission first’. This is justified by the idea that a child, who has been taught to never talk to strangers, may feel they have nowhere to go if they find themselves lost in a public place. Should you be teaching your children which strangers to ‘trust’ and how to approach an adult for help?   Source: Hello...

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We’ve all been told about the dangers of sugar, fast food and poor sleeping patterns. Prolonged sitting might not sound like a game changer, but the reality is that it poses huge problems to your health. Dr James Levine from the Mayo Clinic has stated, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Why is sitting so dangerous and how can we minimise its effects in our modern world? Sitting in itself is not an issue but the problem arises with uninterrupted prolonged...

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Pro-active parents across the globe have raised concerns about the commercialisation and the sexualisation of children. The claim is that a shield of protection is needed to ensure that children are not bombarded with inappropriate images and content. This is not just a concern on the web through social media and on-line purchasing, it is also evident implicitly and often explicitly through services and goods, such as toys and clothes that are advertised with children and young people as their...

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I am sure that we all remember bedtime stories when we were children. There was the thrill of choosing a book and having the undivided attention of one of our parents or carers for those few precious moments before drifting off to sleep. Reading is a skill which needs to be taught. When modelled by someone they respect, children learn to value its pleasure.   Source: Today A Reader Tomorrow A Leader Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, December 2013

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The role of a mother is multidimensional and multifaceted — you know that already. So where’s the link to creativity and innovation? Research from business and industry shows that creativity promotes efficiency, increases productivity, improves quality, encourages benchmarking and accelerates change. Have you ever really considered the impact of what you wear, your environment and how you act? This article will provide you with room to reflect upon parenting in the broader sense of the word. Read Article on Woman...

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Source: Time Out TV Shows And A Treaty Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, October 2013

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Children can be brutally honest and sometimes that can hit a nerve, possibly confirming that their comment is totally relevant. One thing that is great about bringing up children or being involved with children is that every day is different. As you learn and support their learning, real lessons of life can help you and your children grow stronger together. As a parent you have a very important job of being a great role model for your children.   Source:...

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If you’re the parents of a 17-year-old, the chances are that there’s one topic that dominates the family agenda — next steps. You’re probably going through all those serious thoughts that parents think: the right choice, career prospects, and best university. Quietly, you might also be thinking about your baby flying the nest and worrying about whether she/he will cope and how you can keep her/him on the straight and narrow when she/he is thousands of miles away.   Source:...

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There has been a considerable amount of research, conducted mostly on preschool children, on the relationship between play and problem solving. A child’s natural response to a problem is often to ask for help, for example, if they need a drink or if they require their shoe laces tying. We even see children handing rubbish to parents for them to put it in a bin. Through your caring nature you may wish to solve their problems for them — this...

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There are strong links between career development and such factors as socioeconomic status, parents’ educational attainment and cultural background. However, there is a growing body of research related to the effects of family relationships and career success where close relationships provide experiences of security that promote exploration and risk taking. Early experiences are a basis for developing career self-efficacy and interests, as well as career goals and choices throughout life. So, how can your parenting styles, family functioning and interaction...

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There are so many activities that are improved by taking things a little slower. Exercising, eating, speaking, that extra coffee in the morning and the dreaded homework that young people have to endure can all benefit from an unhurried, more focussed attitude. Simply breathing slowly before you begin a task or when things get tricky can help you centre your thoughts.   Source: Teach Your Children To Take Their Time Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, January 2013

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