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By Jim Butler Last year I was coaching the CMO of a startup bank; we’d done a chemistry session and he was keen to agree to a programme of 5-6 sessions but he had to get that agreed by the CFO. During the first proper coaching session I asked if he’d had any issues justifying the investment. His answer was so good I asked if…

Creating a Culture of Trust and Innovation: Executive Leadership’s Role in Sustainable Growth In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, business sustainability has emerged as more than just an environmental concern—it’s a fundamental aspect of responsible, resilient, and long-term organisational success. While sustainability often brings to mind eco-friendly initiatives, it also encompasses economic and social factors, including how companies nurture their employees. One critical but often…

Scaling nationalisation support through technology, psychometrics, and coaching A UAE government authority with responsibility for national workforce development faced a significant challenge: how to systematically assess, understand, and address the barriers preventing thousands of UAE Nationals from entering or progressing in employment. Existing processes were largely manual, inconsistent, and unable to scale. Case workers lacked the tools to profile individuals objectively or track progress over…

For decades, staff training was viewed as a necessary expense—a cost centre organisations had to absorb to keep their teams functional. It was rarely seen as an engine for growth, and its long-term impact often went underappreciated. However, the way organisations operate has transformed significantly. In an era of rapid change and constant innovation, where agility and collaboration define success, team development is no longer…

Employers are all well aware of the UK’s gaping skills gap. Research shows that 90% of the UK workforce will need to be reskilled by 2030. The reality is that, while many employees want to gain new skills, a lack of time is the biggest obstacle to workplace L&D. One way to address this is to build a culture of continuous or lifelong learning that all employees can benefit…