Thinking on leadership, business &amp; education.

October 2026

The 7 Cs of Communication (and the 5 Cs) With Examples

The 7 Cs of communication (clear, concise, concrete, correct, coherent, complete, courteous) with before-and-after examples, the shorter 5 Cs version and a checklist for emails and presentations.

October 2026

Interpersonal Skills: 12 Examples and How to Improve Them

What interpersonal skills are, 12 examples employers look for, how to show them on a CV and in interviews, and a four-week plan to improve them at work.

October 2026

Types of Communication: 5 Main Types With Workplace Examples

The five main types of communication (verbal, non-verbal, written, visual and listening), how they work at work, plus formal vs informal and the directions communication flows.

October 2026

PESTLE Analysis: What It Is, How to Do One and a UK Example

A PESTLE analysis maps the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental forces that could help or hurt your organisation. Here is what each factor covers, a five-step method, a worked UK example and a template.

October 2026

OKR vs KPI: The Difference, With Examples and When to Use Each

KPIs tell you whether the business is healthy; OKRs tell you what you are trying to change. Here is the difference between OKRs and KPIs, worked examples, and how to use both without creating a spreadsheet nobody reads.

October 2026

Employee Life Cycle: The 6 Stages and How to Manage Each One

The employee life cycle runs from the first time someone hears about your organisation to the day they leave. Here are the six stages, what HR and line managers own at each one, the metrics to track and a UK checklist.

October 2026

Coaching Skills for Managers: 7 Core Skills and How to Build Them

The seven coaching skills every manager needs, from active listening to the GROW model, with example questions and a simple way to practise them in your next one-to-one.

October 2026

Project Life Cycle: The 5 Phases Explained for Managers

The five phases of the project life cycle, what happens and what to produce in each, how predictive and agile life cycles differ, and the mistakes that derail projects.

October 2026

Training Needs Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide with Template

A training needs assessment shows which skills gaps are holding back performance and which ones training can actually fix. Here are the five steps, the main methods and a simple template you can use.

October 2026

Negotiation Skills Training: What It Should Teach You

Good negotiation skills training is about preparation, understanding interests, creating value and closing well, practised in realistic scenarios. Here is what to look for in negotiation and sales negotiation training.

October 2026

Communication Skills Course: What Professionals Should Actually Learn

A good communication skills course builds the habits that matter at work: structuring a message, presenting with confidence, writing clearly, listening well and giving feedback. Here is what to look for.

October 2026

Project Management Course or PRINCE2? How to Choose

PRINCE2 and PMP are recognised certifications built around specific frameworks and exams. A practical project management course builds hands-on skills across the project lifecycle. Here is how to decide which you need.

October 2026

Change Management Course: How to Choose One That Helps You Lead Change

Change management courses range from branded certifications to practical leadership programmes. Here is what a good one covers, how certifications compare with practical courses and how to choose.

October 2026

Supply Chain Management Course: Which Type Fits Your Career?

Supply chain courses range from professional qualifications such as CIPS to degrees and short practical courses. Here is what each covers, who it suits and how to choose the right supply chain management course.

Finance

October 2026

Financial Statement Analysis for Managers: The Ratios That Matter

Financial statement analysis turns accounts into insight. Here are the key ratios managers should understand, for profitability, liquidity, efficiency and gearing, and how to use them without being an accountant.

October 2026

Brand Strategy Course: What You Should Learn Before You Rebrand

A brand strategy course should teach positioning, brand voice, audience insight and how to express a brand consistently across digital channels. Here is what to look for and who benefits most.

October 2026

Performance Management Training for Managers: What It Should Cover

Performance management training should help managers set clear objectives, hold useful one-to-ones and appraisals, give feedback and address underperformance early and fairly. Here is a practical guide.

October 2026

Recruitment Training: What Hiring Managers and HR Should Learn

Recruitment training helps HR and hiring managers plan roles, attract the right candidates, assess fairly and onboard well. Here is what it should cover, and how it differs from safer recruitment training.

English & Language

October 2026

English Classes in London: How to Choose the Right Course

London has hundreds of English classes, from free community lessons to intensive courses. Here is how to choose by goal, level, format and budget, and what to check before you book.

Executive Education

October 2026

Executive Education in the UK Compared: LBS, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial and Short Courses

How London Business School, Oxford Saïd, Cambridge Judge and Imperial compare with shorter, lower-cost executive courses on price, format, length and who each one suits, so you can choose the right level of investment.

Executive Education

October 2026

What Does CPD Stand For? Continuing Professional Development Explained

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. Here is what counts as CPD, how CPD hours and points work, the four-stage CPD cycle and how to choose courses that support your record.

October 2026

Leadership Styles: 8 Common Styles and When to Use Each

The eight leadership styles managers use most, with the strengths, risks and best situations for each, plus how to work out your own style and adapt it.

October 2026

Leadership Training for Managers: What a Good Programme Covers

Good leadership training for managers covers people, performance, communication, decisions and change, and makes managers practise on their real team. Here is what to look for and what to avoid.

October 2026

Suddenly Responsible for AI Strategy? Where to Start in Your First 30 Days

You have been handed AI strategy and you are not an AI expert. Do not panic and do not write a strategy yet. Here is a practical first 30 days: listen, use the tools, set basic rules and find one quick win.

Education

October 2026

Why You Should Upskill in AI Right Now

AI skills compound: the earlier you start, the more value you build, and the gap with those who wait keeps widening. Here are five reasons to upskill now and how to do it without disrupting your career.

October 2026

How to Stay Current With AI Without Being Technical

You do not need to follow every AI headline. A simple weekly routine of hands-on use, a few trusted sources and a monthly team share keeps non-technical leaders current in under an hour a week.

AI Strategy

October 2026

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About AI Strategy?

AI strategy went from niche to boardroom staple because AI tools became cheap, capable and available to everyone at once. Here is what changed, why it matters and what it means for managers.

AI Strategy

October 2026

AI Adoption vs AI Transformation: What's the Difference?

AI adoption is people using AI tools. AI transformation is redesigning how work, roles and decisions happen around AI. Most organisations are adopting; few are transforming. Here is how to tell, and how to move from one to the other.

October 2026

How to Bridge the Gap Between IT and Business Strategy on AI

AI exposes the old gap between IT and the business. Bridge it with shared goals, joint ownership, a common language and a clear split of decisions. Here is a practical model.

October 2026

What Should You Stop Doing When You Start AI Transformation?

AI transformation is as much about stopping things as starting them. Here are ten habits, processes and assumptions leaders should drop to make room for AI to deliver real value.