Category Archives: Leadership
A Day in the Life of a Head of People / People Director
People are often curious about what I actually do all day. The honest answer is that no two days look the same, but let me let you in on a fairly typical one. Come and sit in the passenger seat. … Continue reading
The Best Interviewee Isn’t Always the Best Hire (an honest look at “competency based” interviews)
Here’s something worth knowing if you hire people. Competency based interviews, the “tell me about a time when…” format that’s become the default in a lot of organisations, are well intentioned. They’re designed to bring structure and consistency to hiring … Continue reading
Low Risk. High Impact. The Business Case for Fractional HR.
Something I hear from founders quite a lot goes something like this: “I know I need proper HR support. I’m just not quite at the stage where I can justify hiring someone yet.” And I completely understand that instinct. Hiring … Continue reading
Psychological Safety – What does it look like?
🔇 We talk a lot about psychological safety in the workplace. But what does it actually mean in practice? It’s not about being nice.It’s not about avoiding difficult conversations.It’s not about wrapping people in cotton wool.
The Psychological Contract – What Does It Look Like In Practice?
A question I get asked so many time is whether a decision is in line with employment law. But far fewer ask me the question that REALLY determines business success: “How will this decision or action be perceived by the … Continue reading
So, what does great leadership look like?
People perform best in an environment where they are coached, encouraged, inspired and supported to reach their full potential, and when that happens, the company reaches its full potential.