What ‘hard’ science can tell us about the power of words

What ‘hard’ science can tell us about the power of words

New research into the power of certain words and phrases emphasise the importance of thinking about the language we use in the workplace Can our choice of language really affect the way in which people behave. New research suggests that it can. Researchers at...
What the measles outbreak tells us about the art of influence

What the measles outbreak tells us about the art of influence

As cases mount, it’s widely accepted that more parents should get their children vaccinated against measles – but how do you persuade them to do so? The West Midlands is seeing the worst outbreak of measles since 1990 with cases up 30 per cent. In London around half...
From art to learning and development – self relevance is the key

From art to learning and development – self relevance is the key

How relevant a work of art is to our personal experience can determine how much we appreciate it – and the same is true of learning and development Whether it’s by Tintoretto, Picasso or Francis Bacon, every work of art provokes a different reaction in the viewer –...
The key ingredient that makes online learning stick

The key ingredient that makes online learning stick

Convenient and easily accessible, online learning and development is growing exponentially but much of the investment is wasted. So what’s the secret of success? One knock on effect of the trend towards Work from Home (WFH) has been a massive increase in online...