Institute Research Papers - Dr Garry Blair
Unlock the insights of Dr. Garry Blair, a seasoned professional and academic powerhouse. With a rich background spanning Manchester Metropol...
Neurodiversity in the Workplace - Write up by Professor Ruth Ashford
Chair: Professor Ruth Ashford, Co-Founder Director, Institute of Professional Development
How Do We Develop a Growth Mindset? Some Insights from Self-Efficacy Theory
Growth mindset relates to the belief that change is possible. Individuals with a growth mindset tend to believe that our essential attribute...
Advice for Today's Graduates? Focus on Metaskills
In an interview with Evan Davis in The Bottom Line (Oct 2023, link below), Google’s AI boss Demis Hassabis discusses advice for today’s scho...
A Negotiated Theory of Change
In a classic article, ‘The Death Valley of Change’ (2001), Elrod and Tippett show amazing similarity across multiple change related studies;...
Why the Workplace is Ripe for Mindfulness
It was recently reported that around 300 British politicians – 120 MPs and 180 peers have been trained in mindfulness, along with around 800...
The Differing Perspectives on Gender Diversity
A conversation this week sparked a reflection on gender diversity in the workplace. There are divergent opinions regarding Women in Leadersh...
The Iron Law of Bad Ideas: When is ‘Strategy’ not Strategic?
Around 10 years ago Bent Flyvberg published an overview of his work on mega project management in the Project Management Journal. The articl...
Remote Working: Blessing, Curse, Development Opportunity?
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, working from home was a relatively isolated practice, with an estimate of only around 5 percent of workers i...
Gender Health in the Workplace: does the Menopause Really Cause a ‘Pause’ in Careers for Women?
The female menopause has frequently been highlighted by the media and by celebrities, and yet the menopause is nothing new for women. This i...