Human Resources

Preparing M&BD professionals for the future – learning, skills and knowledge transfer

At the 28th PM Forum Annual Conference  in September I (in my capacity as Head of Training and Learning Transfer of the Managing Partners’ Forum and PM Forum), co-presented breakout sessions with Julie McConnell of international law firm White & Case. Our focus was on the accelerating change in the Read More

Learning & Development Update: Lean Learning and learning trends

The role of learning and development (L&D) becomes more critical as firms try to ensure that their people are equipped with the latest skills to be agile enough to adapt to the fast-changing work environment. Learning & Development is often a key tool in employee retention. For those involved in Read More

2023-10-10T14:34:28+01:00October 10, 2023|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Statistics and trends|

Leadership conversation skills: SCARF model of neuroscience in social interactions, collaboration and relationships

I first mentioned SCARF in an article about neuroscience and leadership Leadership: Lessons from Star Trek and Neuroscience - Kim Tasso back in 2012. There David Rock talked about the neuroscience of leadership - the need to still your mind, improve emotional regulation, watch non-verbal signals and take care with Read More

2023-10-01T15:32:48+01:00October 1, 2023|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Relationship Management|

Book review: All you need to know about commercial awareness by Christopher Stoakes

I facilitate various workshops designed to increase commercial awareness. For young professionals. And it’s good to be able to recommend reliable sources of information at those sessions. This short (130 pages) information-packed book was revised in 2019. And I commend it to those looking to initiate their commercial awareness journey. Read More

2023-08-24T15:46:17+01:00August 24, 2023|Kim's Blog, Management Skills|
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