A Jarred Consulting perspective On everyone’s minds at the moment is how to compete in an AI-driven environment. But as we move into uncharted territory, there’s a need to balance embracing change with prudence, care and ringfencing human skills.
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Is AI hurting organisational decision-making in your organisation?
A Jarred Consulting perspective on where human judgement still matters We’ve noticed a quiet issue emerging in organisations at the moment. The most common fear in the press and media is that AI will replace humans overnight. But the real issue is not that dramatic: it’s much more subtle.
A modest advantage: how to build trust in leadership
Humility can create a culture shift It’s good to be recognised but awards, promotions and social media often reinforce the idea that leadership is about being seen, celebrated and known. But is that the kind of leadership that truly shapes cultures and changes lives?
The simple secret to how you lead through change
How you lead through change Real leadership is rarely glamorous. We know that it’s not found in titles, applause or corner offices. It’s in the quiet moments when there’s nothing to gain: how you lead through change when no one is watching and how you respond when the credit goes elsewhere.
Why your business needs a culture of early mediation
Why your business needs a culture of early mediation The cost of conflict in the workplace is significant, with billions lost every year to absence, staff turnover and loss of productivity. The ripple effect impacts teams, managers and colleagues who instead of getting on with the job they were hired to do, deal with the
Breakfast Bites: 4 sure fire ways to restore trust in leadership
Leadership is on everyone’s mind at the moment. Yet one recent global study found that 61% of people are worried that business leaders aren’t trustworthy. Faith in them has crumbled.
Breakfast Bites: Did you know how vital it is to upskill your HR people right now?
Digitisation has taken over much of the paper-shuffling process of HR but it’s about more than efficiency – HR development in the tech age is morphing the face and function of the department.
Breakfast Bites: Did you know you can strengthen your board in six steps?
Are you missing opportunities through misunderstandings, crossed wires and misinterpreted intentions? Are decisions held up through miscommunication?
Breakfast Bites: Did you know that upskilling your HR department will build greater trust and efficiency?
Rapidly changing workplaces demand new HR skill sets. How well are you keeping up? How well you improve your HR performance depends on your ability to see the bigger picture.
Breakfast Bites: Did you know your unique employee offer is key to weathering workplace change?
Demographic shifts and AI are changing how, why, and where people work, as well as their expectations. So to secure the skills and mindsets you need to grow and succeed, you need to change tack in this ever-shifting landscape.
Breakfast Bites: Did you know when it comes to future-proofing career pathways, clarity is key?
When you can see a clear way forward for your business, you can move with strength and intention. The same goes for your people.
Breakfast Bites: Did you know your future is in their hands?
We all know that attracting the best talent to your business is key to its future – but success lies in the details to ensure you get the right individuals.
Breakfast Bites: Did you know clear career pathways are your route to growth?
Make the best of and motivate your skilled talent by creating clear career pathways they’ll enjoy. Then they can visualise and grasp the opportunities open to them. It’s good for them and good for you.
Breakfast Bites: Did you know how effective HR transformation can be in building trust and driving business forward?
Talent strategies achieve business objectives. It’s the hill we’re prepared to die on. But we live in times of change, so what worked yesterday, may not work today – or indeed tomorrow. To avoid slipping behind, an HR overhaul may be on the cards.
Breakfast Bites: Did you know you don’t have to resolve disputes on your own?
When an employment dispute arises, everything can get knocked out of balance. Not every organisation feels able to deal with an internal investigation or mediation, especially if it’s a complex matter.
Breakfast Bites: 4 strategies to shift your business from survival to thrival mode
The ONS reported last week that the UK economy fell into recession at the end of last year but it’s not all bad news. Overall, the economy grew across 2023 and the dip isn’t expected to last long as wages are rising faster than inflation and the jobs market is strong.
Breakfast Bites: Inspire trust in leadership without falling into the wellwashing trap
Mental health is a hot topic at the moment and rightly so. It’s estimated that poor mental health costs the UK economy a staggering £118bn a year with over 18 million working days lost.
Breakfast Bites: Inspiring Leadership – our new book is finally here
We have good news. Our new book, Inspiring Leadership is now available for pre-publication download. To be fully released later this year, this version is just for those who’ve been with us on this journey.
Breakfast Bites: The four habits dynamic leaders will develop this year
Did you know that just a quarter of employees have full trust in their leadership? There is no time like the present to re-evaluate the skills we have in place and formulate plans for the ones we need to develop.
Breakfast Bites: Restoring trust in leadership
Last week we outlined our top five priority-list predictions for HR leadership in 2024:
Breakfast Bites: Series 2: why lack of trust isn’t doing you or your remote workers any favours
Has the climate of remote working changed the level of trust in your teams? If they’re no longer in the same physical space, do managers have a higher level of anxiety over deadlines or a perceived lack of control?