We hope you had a chance to relax and unwind over the long weekend with family and friends.
Speaking of networks, our colleague and Irish Times Environment & Science Editor Kevin
O'Sullivan recently shared a lovely story showcasing the breadth of Irish creativity, as UL student Evanna Winters was awarded the 2024 Mary Mulvihill Award for her illustrated essay on intelligence in fungi - the ultimate wood wide web. Congratulations to Evanna and all her fellow finalists. You can read the full story here.
This month we're looking forward to The Power of Sustainability, the next free lunchtime webinar in the Power Hour Skills Series. On June 19th we will be joined by business and strategy leader Niamh Flaherty Pimentel who will bring us through the steps and frameworks your organisation can put in place today, so you can ensure that all your people are playing a positive part in creating a truly sustainable place to work. More
on that below.
Wherever you're reading from, we hope you stay well.
From all the team @ Irish Times Training.
The Power of
Sustainability
Go green for lunch
The next free lunchtime webinar in the Power Hour Skills Series will be Power of Sustainability with Niamh Flaherty Pimentel on June 19th.
Finding the right tools that enable you to 'do well' and 'do good' is tough; join us for a lunchtime webinar that will be packed with tips and insights as Niamh shares tools and frameworks that your organisation can implement today, and have a truly positive impact on the environment.
We would be delighted to see you there, so register for your place here.
Disrupting for growth - Myth busting
Busting the myths around disruptive leadership This month we're busting some myths, and delving into Disrupt for Growth, the new publication by faculty member Simon Haigh, along with his co-author Paul McCarthy.
What do Netflix, Uber, airbnb and
Apple have in common? Besides being successful businesses (give or take the odd stock market wobble), they are all disrupters in their sector - led by disruptive leaders. These business leaders have not accepted the status quo, or pandered to leadership groupthink or been happy to operate within a comfort zone. No, they don't sound like particularly comforting individuals, but, if we set our own biases aside, maybe we can appreciate the drive and energy they can bring to an organisation. Balanced with some non-disruptors, and acknowledging the contribution they too can make, the combination of abilities can be a true winner.
For more insights download the e-book for free here.
Two heads are better than one
Cognitive diversity makes a group smarter
As we arrive at the start of the summer season when teams ebb and flow to and from annual leave, it's a good time to reflect on what really makes up a 'good' team. According to a Harvard Business Review article from a few years back, research tells us that cognitive diversity makes a group smarter, especially when everyone is willing to honestly share their opinions and expertise. Disagreements can be uncomfortable, but they can lead to progress when all opinions and options are respected and given the chance to be discussed. Yes, it is easier said than done, but sweeping everything under the carpet helps nobody - and just results in lumpy carpets!
Here are some basic rules that might help your teams' discussions:
Remember we’re all on the same team.
Keep the discussion about facts, logic, and the topic at hand.
Don't forget, you can read award-winning analysis and opinion in the Business sections of The Irish Times and the Irish
Examiner. Download the News apps or get them in print from your local newsagent.
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