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🎉 Season's greetings from everyone at iBabs! As we wrap up the year, we want to say a big thank you to our clients, partners, and team for their continued trust and support in 2024. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a successful start to 2025! ✨

✨ Highlight from our recent webinar, "Accessible Governance," with Sally Stephens from NCVO: "It [good governance] isn't about bureaucracy, it isn't about box-ticking, it isn't about administration." Watch the full webinar on-demand: https://lnkd.in/gpKbYZRV #Webinar #Governance #GoodGovernance

📝 A recent survey found that only 43% of employees believe that their business is good at managing change—a significant decline from 60% in 2019. Implementing a change advisory board (CAB) can enhance change management processes. 💡 Here's how to do it right: https://lnkd.in/eUPPJ9YC

▶️ On-Demand Webinar: Getting Things Done with guest speaker David Allen Join productivity expert David Allen, the mind behind the renowned "Getting Things Done" methodology, as he shares actionable insights and strategies to transform how you work and achieve your goals. ✨ iBabs is thrilled to offer you complimentary access to this insightful webinar! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/ef4Vwx6b #Webinar #Productivity

Highlights from our "Meeting Insights 2024" research: 📈 Greater awareness of agendas, enhanced collaboration on documents, and smoother minute-sharing processes. 📉 Challenges remain with preparation time, tracking action points, and receiving information promptly. Explore the full report for deeper insights—download it now for free here: https://lnkd.in/gZsbnAC5

"Most successful companies are designed for efficiency, not to drive disruptive change." Innovation can transform industries, but organisations often struggle with challenges like organisational inertia, stakeholder push-back or resource allocation. This HBR article delves into overcoming the challenges of embracing innovation: https://lnkd.in/enSZsDev

“As a consultant to nonprofit organizations, I often hear board members complain, ‘We almost never have time in board meetings to talk about strategy. We’re too busy with board business!’” says consultant Alan Cantor. Nonprofit board meetings often focus on current matters, reports, and finances, leaving little time for strategic discussions. While directors typically volunteer their time, making efficiency crucial, strategy remains essential. Read more on effective non-profit board meetings in this article: https://lnkd.in/eaWJ8dzk

Missed it? Watch or re-watch our webinar with Laura Higgins FCG, "Navigating High-Stakes Conversations with Senior Leaders," now on demand! ✨ Together with our iBabs expert Jonathan Bennett, Laura shared insights on: - Understanding executives' priorities and mindsets - Communicating concisely and with impact - Preparing effectively for conversations with senior leaders - Using questions to clarify, guide, and demonstrate understanding - Co-creating and managing meeting agendas - Handling pushback and navigating tough discussions Watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/ezrN-dxN The CoSec Coach #Webinar #Leadership #Communication

Effective leadership is about more than strategy—it requires self-awareness. This insightful article from McKinsey explores why CEOs and leaders should prioritise self-reflection to build authentic connections, inspire their teams, and foster a culture of trust. Discover how introspection can be a powerful tool for transformative leadership: https://lnkd.in/e3SECjhB

📆 It's tomorrow! We’re excited for our webinar with Laura Higgins FCG on navigating high-stakes conversations with senior leaders. Together, iBabs expert Jonathan Bennett and Laura will cover: - Understanding executive mindset and priorities - Principles for concise, impactful communication - Strategies for preparing executive conversations - Guiding discussions with questions to clarify and align - Co-creating effective meeting agendas - Handling pushback and navigating tough conversations Register now: https://lnkd.in/e8EmpMdV (Can't make it? Also register if you want to receive a recording of the webinar straight to your inbox.) The CoSec Coach Rupinder Kaur