How (and Why) to Pitch a Leadership Programme to Your Manager
Learn how to pitch a leadership programme to your manager and showcase the benefits of developing key skills.
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Training evaluation using the Kirkpatrick Model
We’re often asked the question: “How do you measure what has been achieved through your training?”. This is an important query when it comes to the decision on whether to
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Why Female Leadership Development Programmes are Still So Crucial
We’re pleased to share a blog written by Simone Robinson and Deborah Larder-Shaw of the Oakridge Centre. They have developed and successfully been running a programme for women in leadership,
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Trust – is this the most important aspect of team work?
When we ask course participants in Qatar which aspect of team work they believe to be most important, the most common answer is “trust”. In fact, that’s an answer we
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Are you leading well? Assess your leadership in 8 steps
Most people can lead really well, we are not destined to be average or poor leaders. Leadership consists of a simple set of skills and behaviours, which if carried out well will lead to remarkable results.
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Making mentoring work
Mentoring is an effective tool for leadership development and popular with the companies we work with in Qatar. And rightly so, who would turn down the opportunity of being mentored by someone with experience, knowledge and wisdom?
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Developing high impact leadership programmes for Qatari leaders
Since setting up a permanent team in Qatar, we have delivered numerous leadership training courses, programmes and coaching initiatives for Qatari nationals. This blog details some of the learning we have gained and our top tips for developing leadership programmes that are effective.
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Nurturing hope in times of challenge
How do you nurture hope for yourself and the team you are in when faced with the conditions we find ourselves currently surrounded by? It is easy to be overwhelmed by despair and swayed by our emotions but there are practical steps we can take to develop hope.
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Leading others through the Covid-19 outbreak
This unexpected and unwelcome new organism across our planet has made us all pay sudden attention. Even now in the early stages of disease spread, the potential impact on lives and livelihoods is apparent – and deeply shocking. For each leader, there is a struggle to look bravely ahead to what might be coming, without succumbing to the counter-productive effects of panic.
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Climbing, courage & leadership
Three of us have just returned from a climbing trip in Oman. One colleague from our UK office and two of us from Qatar. Oman is a spectacular destination for vertical adventure with super friendly climbs in the wadis and big mountain routes in wild, remote landscapes. Our highlight was Jebel Qashait, a beautiful fin of rock with an airy ridgeline. The three of us took the day to slowly ascend sharp limestone snaking our way to a little-visited summit and then descending by torchlight.
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Gain ILM qualifications through Red Rock International
Since 2005, we have been partnering with companies and organisations who require a fresh, high impact and tailored approach to developing their people. Over the years, our customers have asked us about including certification and qualifications in the programmes we design for them. As a result of this we chose to partner with ILM and are proud to be an ILM Approved Centre and Recognised Provider of leadership and management qualifications and development programmes, which can be delivered in English and Arabic.
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3 ways to improve business performance through smarter training
Can you imagine a national football team entering the World Cup with a squad which has never played together? Of course not; everyone understands that a team needs to practise
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Leadership & the unknown
Instinct may tell us that the unknown is a threat to successful enterprise; however there is powerful evidence to show that, when faced with the unknown, outstanding leaders are able to turn the situation around into an opportunity for innovation.
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Would your company fire Clarkson?
Imagine the situation. One of your top performers comes into the office and tells you he was involved in a ‘fracas’ with a colleague. He has a big personality, is hugely popular with your customers and generates amazing commercial success. He seems irreplaceable. This isn’t the first time you’ve had issues, but this time a colleague has ended up in hospital.
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