One of the most common questions we are asked is: “how do I become a registered assessor?” The most common misconception amongst learners is that once they complete the skills assessor course, and are found competent, they can begin …
Freelancing 101 Many people in the workplace have considered going freelance at least once or twice in their working life. Who wouldn’t want to be their own boss? When I heard the word freelancing, the first thing that came to …
Self-management is by no means a new concept, and we all have some degree of experience when it comes to taking responsibility for our own behaviour and well-being. Self-management is the key skill needed to live a healthy balanced life. …
Math. Mathematics. Anxiety. Panic. Mental block… “I don’t do maths”. How is it that these have become common phrases and most of society’s perception when faced with the word, let alone the application of, mathematics? I must admit to reaching …
Coach and Mentor are two words that are used interchangeably with all parties thinking they have the same understanding of Coach and Mentor. Both a Coach and Mentor work with a person to help them move forward towards their goals …
The role of the manager is a 20th century concept. The classic planning, leading, organising and controlling model was initially proposed by Henri Fayol in 1916. Fayol was the MD of a French coal mine and an industrialist. The emphasis of …
There are so many changes happening around us that being adaptable is something that has to be second nature to us. Changes in technology, how we work, how we communicate as well as the economy means that we have to …
The future of work: part 1 A to Z skills necessary to stay relevant in the office of the future Anyone who reads posts titles ‘Why big data transform will end your professional career’, ‘Jobs robots will take first’ and …