Tips to becoming an Empowered little Networker! This blog will help you to make the most of your networking potential. So, you want to start networking but you’re not sure quite how…? Well that’s the easy part. The first thing is to know why you’re wanting to network in the first place? The typical […]
This blog is for Occupational Therapists who might be considering leaping into the world of running their own OT practice. It will discuss the pros and cons of working independently compared with being employed by the NHS (or private healthcare) I just attended the COTSS-IP Conference 2013 (College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section for Occupational […]
This blog discusses how we can create new effective habits that can help us towards our workplace goals. Let me first begin by asking: What do we know about ourselves and do we take note of what we know? To succeed, we must be resolute in our resolutions. This requires that we practice habits and […]
This blog explores the idea of reverse feedback in the workplace and the benefits of this to both parties in the employer – employee dynamic. How often in the workplace have you been asked by your manager to rate their performance? I have only been asked once. And this has me wondering why? How else […]
The purpose of this blog is to highlight some simple yet effective ways that you can recharge your batteries whilst at work – so that you can continue your duties more refreshed. Of the list that will follow, the choice you make will depend on your personal preference, work culture and management system or support […]
This blog will inspire you to use your local environment to stimulate your effectiveness at work. I just spent a warm sunny afternoon walking around the heart of London and taking some pictures of interesting outdoor workspaces. Through the trainings I deliver I’ve come to realise how crucial the workspace is to our productivity; the […]
FREE workshop for Managers on May 8th 2013: ‘How to help staff make time to get the job done ’
Following on from part 1: ‘Ongoing frustrations in the NHS – What can you do?’ We know that when working in the NHS- it’s always someone’s fault. Managers never seem to understand why I can’t do everything now- or yesterday. And I can’t seem to ever understand why they think telling me something is ‘urgent’ will […]
This blog will discuss the reality behind the recent headlines highlighting poor clinical care in the NHS. It will suggest some tips that clinicians can implement in order to work productively within this environment. Currently, the National Health Service (NHS), is in the news- like never before. In particular it concerns failing standards at Mid Staffordshire NHS […]
So, you have an idea what you want to achieve in 2013…but can’t quite put it into words… but it’s there. Does this sound familiar?