Nice manager or kind manager: which should you be?
While we often use the word ‘nice’ when we mean ‘kind’ and vice versa, it’s crucial to understand the difference between being a ‘nice’ manager and a ‘kind’ manager.
Ten minutes with… Donna Irwin
We’re not sure what we’d do without our Business Support Manager, Donna Irwin, who’s been with us since 2019, working behind the scenes with her team to keep ...
Professional Speakers Day: say goodbye to glossophobia
Do you suffer from glossophobia? Glossophobia is a fear of public speaking and according to recent research carried out by YouGov, the international market research company, 49% of Britons say they ...
Impellus survey: leading remote teams
We surveyed a small representative example of our customers who have studied leadership and management with us at Level 5 to ask for their views on AI in the workplace.
Own goals or healthy competition? How the lessons of elite sport can benefit business
We’re currently enjoying a bumper year of sport including major events across football, tennis, world athletics, rugby, golf and, of course, the Olympics and Paralympics.
Training, coaching or mentoring? What’s the difference?
“Of these three approaches to vocational and personal development, training is probably the one that’s easiest to define,” says Amy Scoular, Leadership and Management Trainer at Impellus.
Fifteen ways the world of work and business has changed since 2009
Impellus is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Since it was first set up in 2009 by the current Managing Director, Jon Dean, there have been seismic changes in the world ...
Presentation skills: five key mistakes to avoid
We asked our Training Team for their top tips on key mistakes to avoid when making a presentation - here’s their top five.
Making the case: eight reasons why your organisation should take part in a case study
Has your organisation ever taken part in a case study? If not, and you’ve used Impellus to support your development, you’re missing out on a wide range of ...
The Impellus story: from inception to innovation
Impellus is celebrating 15 years of training the nation. Explore our timeline, from small beginnings to nationwide success.
Five reasons why delegating is so difficult and five steps to solve the problem
Delegation is a key management skill and one that is fundamental to using time as efficiently as possible and helping to develop your team.
