Seasons Greetings From Principle Practice
All of us at Principle Practice would like to wish all our clients, delegates, colleagues, partners and followers a very happy Christmas. Here’s to a happy, healthy & prosperous 2012.
Enjoy the holidays and take care! Warm winter wishes from Hazel, Emma, Timea, Rachel, Zophia, Ruth, Lorraine & Liz xxxxxxx
Why Bankers Are As Popular As Traffic Wardens [ARTICLE]
THE ROLE OF CHARACTER ETHICS IN LEADERSHIP
By Hazel Lowndes MCIPD, Personal Development Consultant and Trainer
John Kenneth Galbraith, Canadian-American economist, suggests that; “A banker need not be popular. Indeed, a good banker in a healthy capitalist society should probably be much disliked.”
The necessity for bankers to be set apart and distanced from the social / emotional concerns of everyday life may well have been an acceptable business norm in the past when bankers perceived themselves as bastions of good judgement. Now economic tides have shown them to be as susceptible to emotional charge that fuels the serial gambler’s desire to win; as susceptible to the tendency to subordinate what is right in order to fulfil ones own desires as the rest of human kind. Unaware of the emotions that drive behaviour in the pursuit of shareholder value – growth at any price and personal wealth – banking is perceived as solely self-interested and often at times exploitative of its customers.
‘If you don’t enjoy what you do, what’s the point?’ [VIDEO]
‘If you don’t enjoy what you do, what’s the point?’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
Some people are very sure it is wise to clearly separate work life and personal life. However, by bringing an element of our personal lives into our work can we actually enjoy being at work more – and even do a better job?
In our latest short film Jill Clark, Training & Development Manager for the National Trust, talks on camera about why life is just too short not to enjoy our working life, and how for some people having fun at work is an essential part of the job.
‘Being passionate means I go the extra mile’ [VIDEO]
‘Being passionate means I go the extra mile’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
We often talk about passion in a personal sense, but this month we’re looking at the role passion plays in business. Can passion help us to be more effective in our professional roles?
In our latest short film ‘People Specialist’ Jane Hirst talks on camera about how being passionate about her work means she can do it so much better, and why it’s important to express passions appropriately, or risk being overpowering.
New Charismatic Leadership course: ‘An absolute triumph’
On Monday 10th October 2011, Principle Practice delivered its first ever ‘Developing Inspirational & Charismatic Leadership’ course to a VIP senior delegate audience at Weetwood Hall in Leeds.
This 3-day course was an absolute triumph, and you’ll see why when you watch these short video testimonials…
If you’d like to develop an inspirational & charismatic leadership style that is worthy of being followed, talk to us….
Why Training Doesn’t Work
On 13th September 2011 Principle Practice Managing Director Hazel Lowndes delivered a thought-provoking presentation – ‘Why Training Doesn’t Work’ – at the UK Housekeepers Association meeting in London.
Simply ‘telling’ you what to change delivers superficial outcomes and does not create a sustainable transformation in professional business behaviour. Unlike traditional training courses, our Personal Maturity Model permanently changes behaviours and beliefs – out of which flows the unforced ability to improve.
Principle Practice offers a genuine, ethical and holistic approach to leadership, management, and personal development and empowers each individual.
So why does the Principle Practice approach to learning and development work?
New short films released – Think Amelie meets Fast Show!
In support of our brand new short course portfolio, we’ve also started to create a series of 23 short films, one for each course.
Our leadership & management training courses are transformational learning experiences that are unlike any other course you’ve been on. Unlike traditional training courses, our acclaimed development approach permanently change behaviours and beliefs – out of which flows the unforced ability to improve
We are always keen to make our films different to the usual training/ corporate films, and with this in mind we went with a look that was summed up by our (highly creative!) MD Hazel Lowndes as being ‘Amelie meets The Fast Show’.
I’m pretty sure our film company have never worked with a brief like that before! However, we think the end results are great. Here are a couple of examples…
‘We all need to forget about ourselves sometimes’ [VIDEO]
‘We all need to forget about ourselves sometimes’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
There are a number of studies that have shown a link between empathy and business results, including increased sales and enhanced performance in diverse workforce.
What role do you think empathy has in business? Can it actually contribute to business success?
In our latest short film Sue Plank, Training & Development Advisor for the National Trust, talks on camera about the importance of listening first, and why in a business context we can get so much more from our people by ‘walking a mile in their moccasins’.
‘It’s only through being independent that people can grow’ [VIDEO]
‘It’s only through being independant that people can grow’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
What role does autonomy play in business? In our latest short film coach & leadership consultant Lee Chalmers talks on camera about the importance of giving staff space to develop, and why creative thinking + great leadership is the key to a successful organisation.
‘Autonomy’ is one of ten principles that underpin everything we do at the Principle Practice, how we live our lives and constantly maintain the personal and professional boundaries of our business.
We are Investors in People champions!
Principle Practice is delighted to announce that we have become the latest Investor in People in the region to achieve the esteemed title of Investors in People Champion – an acknowledment of our commitment to improving performance through people.
To become an Investors in People Champion all applicants must hold Investors in People Gold recognition, an accolade the organisation achieved in December 2010. The Champions scheme recognises and rewards organisations who have been outstanding in promoting the values and principles of Investors in People, leading by example in the way they manage and develop their people.
Investors in People commented; “By achieving Champion status, The Principle Practice is committed to sharing and also learning from their experiences, encouraging the dissemination of good practice in people management and supporting continuous improvement.”
Read the full story on the IIP website: Champion status for the Principle Practice.
IIP gold award puts us in UK top 1%
We are pround to announce that we’ve become one of only 24 organisations across Yorkshire & the Humber to be awarded Investors in People (IIP) gold status – a level of accreditation that only the top 1% of Investors in People achieve.
The Gold award is recognised as an achievement of world-class best practice. It is regarded as being the mark of a truly cutting-edge organisation operating at the very highest levels of people management practice, using the Investors in People framework to drive the organisation forward.
‘We need to stop holding on to all that is familiar’ [VIDEO]
‘We need to stop holding on to all that is familiar’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
What are you passionate about? Can passion help us all to reach our potential? Paul Sullivan, Training & Development Advisor with The National Trust, talks on camera about why his passion is helping others to explore new options, and why it’s important that we all step out of our comfort zone a bit more.
‘Passion’ is one of ten principles that underpin everything we do at The Principle Practice, how we live our lives and constantly maintain the personal and professional boundaries of our business.
‘Enjoying your work means you can inspire others’ [VIDEO]
‘Enjoying your work means you can inspire others’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
Do you enjoy your work? How’s your work-life balance? Lorraine Goodhand, an associate with the Principle Practice, talks on camera about why it’s important to enjoy our work, and why knowing when to say no is crucial for that work-life balance.
‘Enjoyment’ is one of ten principles that underpin everything we do at The Principle Practice, how we live our lives and constantly maintain the personal and professional boundaries of our business.
‘Valuing people sincerely is the only way’ [VIDEO]
‘Valuing people sincerely is the only way’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
Are you accepting enough? Hazel Lowndes, Managing Director at Principle Practice talks on camera about the difference acceptance can make to all of us, and explains why valuing others sincerely is quite simply the only way to get the best from them.
‘Acceptance’ is one of ten principles that underpin everything we do at The Principle Practice, how we live our lives and constantly maintain the personal and professional boundaries of our business.
‘Life is getting more and more complex’ [VIDEO]
‘Life is getting more and more complex’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
Do you keep things simple enough? Alun Lewis, Chief Executive of James Cropper PLC, talks on camera about about how a leaders role is to keep things simple, and why it’s important to simplify complexity as much as possible.
‘Simplicity’ is one of ten principles that underpin everything we do at The Principle Practice, how we live our lives and constantly maintain the personal and professional boundaries of our business.
Survey Results: Client satisfaction rated at 99%
We have recently analysed all Client Evaluation Form responses from the last 2.5 years and some 600+ delegates to generate some quantitative data relating to the work we do – and we are delighted with the results! (See below)
‘Being genuine makes me feel vulnerable’ [VIDEO]
‘Being genuine makes me feel vulnerable’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
How does being genuine make you feel? Jan Brause, Performance Development Coach, talks frankly on camera.
‘Genuineness’ is one of ten principles that underpin everything we do at The Principle Practice, how we live our lives and constantly maintain the personal and professional boundaries of our business.
Genuineness – bringing our humanity and our expertise to business in an authentic way.
‘Indecisiveness is the enemy of simplicity’ [VIDEO]
‘Indecisiveness is the enemy of simplicity’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
How important is simplicity, and just how easy is it to keep things simple? Paul Gregson, HR Director for Infinis plc, shares his views and tips in this short film.
‘Simplicity’ is one of ten principles that underpin everything we do at The Principle Practice, how we live our lives and constantly maintain the personal and professional boundaries of our business.
Simplicity – we strive for straightforwardness and simplicity in everything we do.
‘We stagnate without growth’ [VIDEO]
‘We stagnate without growth’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
What does a world without growth look like? Tim Relton, Independant Organisational Coach, shares his thoughts on camera….
‘Growth’ is one of ten principles that underpin everything we do at The Principle Practice, how we live our lives and constantly maintain the personal and professional boundaries of our business.
Growth – realising the potential of our people, expanding frontiers and continuously improving.
‘Growth means you’re winning’ [VIDEO]
‘Growth means you’re winning’ from Principle Practice on Vimeo.
What does growth mean for you? Paul Nee, Associate Director at Proctor & Gamble, shares his thoughts on camera…
‘Growth’ is one of ten principles that underpin everything we do at The Principle Practice, how we live our lives and constantly maintain the personal and professional boundaries of our business.
Growth – realising the potential of our people, expanding frontiers and continuously improving.