Critical Thinking

Humans are hardwired to dislike uncertainty, which can be challenging in a global work environment where we are experiencing constant change. When we experience ambiguity and feel under pressure, we can become rigid in our reactions and resistant to changes. However, being able to adjust and thrive in ever evolving environments is essential for success and growth. Adaptability involves being aware of the impact of change on us and others, whilst embracing the opportunities that change brings to work and life.

In a rapidly changing work environment, adaptability is key to success. It involves recognising and embracing change, which brings opportunities for growth. Challenges and setbacks are inevitable in life and work, but resilience—our ability to persevere and bounce back—keeps us focused and optimistic. Developing resilience enhances mental fitness, improves wellbeing, and boosts performance.

Effective communication enables effective leadership. During these changing and uncertain times managers need to be skilled communicators to navigate their teams to higher performance. Communication at all levels of an organisation helps managers develop open and trusting relationships. We communicate verbally and non-verbally every minute we interact at work which is fundamental to success. Communication can sometimes be seen as transactional leading to superficial conversations. This module explores ways for managers to communicate deeply, develop meaningful relationships, build trust and create spaces for open discussions leading to better engagement, innovation collaboration, well-being and performance.

Our beliefs drive our behaviours and impact our performance. More specifically, our beliefs about intelligence (whether it’s fixed or can grow) affect how we learn, deal with challenging situations such as setbacks, failure and critical feedback, and whether we reach our full potential. The power of mindset has attracted increasing attention recently. Insights from neurology teach us that our brain is malleable, and that intelligence can be developed. Everyone has the capacity to apply an optimal ‘growth’ mindset. The secret lies in recognising our ‘fixed’ mindset triggers and managing these, so we consciously choose more helpful, positive beliefs – and therefore behaviours.

With the opportunity to connect with anyone worldwide, expanding one’s professional network has never been more accessible. Building connections with strangers can be nerve-wracking. Being intentional about creating a positive first impression is fundamental for developing rapport, building relationships, expanding your knowledge, and learning from the success of others. Networking can help raise your profile, increase your confidence, leading to new career opportunities. This session focuses on how to build your professional network in both virtual and face to face settings, and how successfully connecting with other professionals builds your personal brand and can lead to growth opportunities.

With social media making our lives more transparent, a competitive marketplace and personal development high on individual and business agendas–personal brand has never been more important than it is today. An effective personal brand is authentic, visible, consistent, reliable and resilient–in person and online. It’s about bringing who you are to what you do and how you do it. Effective personal branding can help differentiate you, leave the right impression on people, increase career opportunities and accelerate your success. 90 minute facilitated virtual workshop on Personal Brand.