It’s time to Rock the Boat - Institute of Directors Scotland, Article
July 28, 2010
ROCK THE BOAT: A sailing idiom with a business message. Ironically, in today’s challenging business climate, it could be argued that contrary to sailing convention, it is those that DON’T rock the boat from time to time and challenge how they operate, and why, who will flounder, while those that do will sail on smoothly. Read our full article and accompanying case study, featured in the most recent edition of the Institute of Directors Scotland, magazine. Read more
Spring Coaching Offer
March 10, 2010
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Talent Managers, CEOs and HR Directors tell us their people have benefited hugely from some one to one time with a professional coach.
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Rocking the Boat in New York!
March 10, 2010
We are pleased to announce that that we have recently expanded our global reach and now have experts based in New York to support our clients in North America and Canada with Talent Engagement, Leadership Development, Mentoring and/or Executive Coaching. Read more
National Training Awards - Winner 2009!
October 26, 2009
Rock the Boat Consulting are proud winners of a 2009 National Training Award, the UK’s most prestigious awards for training.
The Concepts in Employee Engagement
May 27, 2009
Social psychology holds the key to many concepts in employee engagement, revealing gems to the origins of motivation and attitudes. Our current economic climate poses atypical challenges for employers and employees alike, with some elements of the “the psychological contract” such as wellbeing and stability taking precedence over prior traditional elements such as opportunity for promotion, and increasing pay and benefits.So during challenging times what defines mutual obligation? Read more
Senior Women in Policing
March 26, 2009
Rock the Boat Consulting were proud to be Partnering the 3 day ‘Senior Women in Policing’ National Conference at Exeter University. Click on the link to hear some feedback from delegates swip-personal-leadership2.mp3
Lessons all leaders can learn…..
February 7, 2009
The serious challenges facing Barack Obama are enough to keep anyone awake at night. He accepts that there are gathering clouds and raging storms. In the current financial crisis he has committed to fixing the short term issues whilst keeping one eye firmly on the horizon. Whilst he needs to take speedy, decisive action, he knows that he cannot allow himself to get bogged down in the negativity of the world’s troubles. Instead he chooses to hold his head high and lead us towards an inspiring vision of the future - one where leaders seek to compete less and collaborate more. Read more
Psychometric Assessment Tools - choosing the right one to support your Talent Management strategy
January 13, 2009
There are a number of psychometric assessment tools, instruments and processes now available in the market place. Psychometric instruments, both personality and ability tests, have a number of key uses but arguably their greatest value are as development tools.
Now is the time to invest in skills! - plea from UK business bosses
October 30, 2008
Some of the UK’s most senior businessmen and union leaders have rallied together urging UK businesses not to cut staff training and development budgets as the economic climate continues to put pressure on businesses to reduce costs. In an open letter published in the national newspapers this week respected figures such as Sir Stuart Rose, Chairman Marks and Spencer and Richard Lambert, Director General of CBI and Sir Michael Rake, Chairman of BT group plc have stressed the importance of sustaining and possibly increasing investment in training as this is the time when it is needed most. Read more
Downsizing - myths & methods
October 7, 2008
The economy is heading into recession, therefore it is worth asking what organisations gain from downsizing. Perhaps surprisingly, Rock the Boat’s evidence suggests that organisations achieve no financial gains and, in many cases, the aftermath of job cuts leads to poor performance and pressure to cut even more jobs. So what is the best approach for organisations facing the current economic climate who want to secure their long term viability? Read more
