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🎄 Now is the time ... Time for teambuilding and reflection 🎄 How do you spend end of the year in your team? Please do not tell me that you focus on getting things done. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not - end of year is time to get together, to celebrate and to reflect. Don't you think? This is how I experienced successful teams at Christmas time: 🎁 Small presents: Secret Santa is a wonderful tradition. There are online tools you could use if your team works remote, even in different countries. The most appreciated gift though, is a "Thank you", coming from your heart. Try it. 🎉 Celebrate: Coming together for a Christmas Dinner is perfect. Remote is also possible, though: Former colleagues of mine used to send cooking ingredients to every team member and one evening, we met online and cooked at the same time. Can you imagine? In other teams I experienced funny online performances. Or just meet and talk. Have fun! 🧐 Reflect: I used to visualize the year I experienced with my teams, highlighting the successes and wonderful experiences as team. Not to forget the ultimate end-of-the-year Retrospective, certainly. Don't forget. 🌟Look ahead: What do you want to achieve in 2025? Start it. What is your best team experience at Christmas time so far? 🎅🎄 Whatever you decide for this year: I wish you and your team(s) a wonderful time full of trust and inspiration. ✨

It's time for the obligatory Christmas break post. [Insert end-of-year niceties here] This is the season in which we arbitrarily emphasise reflection, be it rewinds, recaps, playbacks or 360s; I decided to get in on the act. For many, 2024 has been a tough year, with new challenges, changing environments, and the insanity of global events. There are two things that, upon reflection, I have become much more certain of this year. 1. It's luck. Careers are often built more on luck than we care to admit. Of course, hard work and talent play their part, but many of the opportunities that shape our careers come down to timing, being in the right place at the right moment, and meeting the right people. It’s a humbling thought, but success isn’t just about what we do but also about circumstances we can't control. By extension, our accomplishments are never entirely our own but an outcome of a chain of events stretching back beyond our actions. 2. The more you know, the harder it is to make up your mind. Nuance isn't trendy right now, but we should probably try harder to make it so. Too often, we fall into the trap of thinking in binary terms: right or wrong, true or false. But life and the challenges we face rarely fit neatly into those categories, whether it's the adoption and future impact of #AI, our approach to #Inclusion, #MentalHealth, and general employee wellbeing, and how we communicate and treat each other right here on social media. I've been incredibly lucky this year to work with awesome people: Douglas Holmes, Dominik Mate Kovacs, Didara Abdirakhman, Yaroslava Tensina, Matt Bristow, Maggie Tully, Pedro Pinto, Elena Ravanelli, Paula Hughes, Yasmine Alani FLPI, Kim Ellis, Oyindamola Ojo-Eriamiatoe CDLP, Helen Palmer, Richard Price, Katerina Vourlakos, Neil John Cunningham, Kristina Rodier, Tony Frascina, Bethany Paterson, FLPI (and all the people I have forgot to tag, sorry) Big thanks, too, to all my conference and event buddies. Spending time with you this year has been a highlight and a wonderful example of my luck: Cara North, Jonathan Rock, MBA, Lauren Waldman, Learning Pirate, Heidi Kirby, PhD, Jonathan Hill, Assoc CIPD, Joseph Suarez (I feel I have missed some names here as well, sorry!) 2025 sees some big changes for me: - Stepping down as chair of The Learning Network on 20th January - Relaunching Evolve L&D's training offerings to L&D teams - Running a workshop and interview at World of Learning in February and then speaking at LEARNTEC in May - Running a bunch of IDTX (Instructional Design Tips Exchange) events - Less work stuff and more mini painting, gardening, reading, making things, and going places. Thanks for a great year. Here's to luck, nuance, and more minced pies, cheese, and port than any of us really need to consume (but we will).

This week's highlights and lowlights! 💡 ------------------- Highlights: 👏 A few different people at my org mentioned that they read the LI content! Fam, I think we're famous. 📜 Two new SOW requests came in at the last minute, which is awesome. My department is small and we rely on word of mouth to get things moving. 🌲 Amazing Qualifacts holiday party! Got to see so many coworkers in person, and even though I love remote, I miss seeing all of you. ------------------- Lowlights: 🧠 Stress and anxiety were higher this week because of Christmas stuff getting mixed in on top of other existing responsibilities 💩 Feeling like sleep is being impacted by the above as well 📚 If such a thing is possible, which I don't necessarily believe it is, I definitely spent too much money on books the past couple of weeks. ------------------- Are all of these things groundbreaking? No. Progress isn't about making enormous leaps and bounds every day. It's about slow, stable and consistent progress. It's a great time of year to reflect. What are your wins of the week?

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As I headed off to board my flight to New Zealand to assist one of my clients, I noticed how the Christmas decorations have started to appear everywhere (yes it was the 1st of Dec as I left). Listening to clients, random people, the voice in my own head, it highlighted the fact that December is basically 'two ends of the same stick' for most people. This time is either; ✔ The busiest time of the year for their business (or life) ✔ The time of the year they prepare to slow down Some people are looking back at 2024 lamenting; ❌ All the things that went wrong ❌ All the things they didn't do before the end of the year Some people are looking forward to 2025 think about; 🚀 How this is going to be their best year ever 🚀 There is so many wonderful things / experiences awaiting for them. So which one are you as it relates to the fast approaching end of the year? Are you; A. - Looking forward to your best year ever in many if not all parts of your life? B - Trying to put the 'funk' of 2024 behind you, ruminating on what didn't go as planned. Put your answer in the comments (A or B) P.S. No matter what happened for you this year, this is the way it was meant to unfold. If I was wrong, you would have had different things happen for you! 🤣

This week has been… calm. And honestly, it feels a bit strange. The last few months have been full-on—firefighting pretty much every day. Whether it was business or personal, something always popped up. But this week? No big issues. No drama. Just… calm. It didn’t feel normal, if I’m honest! I managed to get to the gym, see the physio about my dodgy leg, and even have a Daddy-Daughter Date Day with Rosie. It was nice to feel like life had some balance again. On the work front, it’s all systems go for the next—and final—Book Direct Virtual Summit of the year. ✌🏼Speakers Sorted. ✌🏼Biz besties and vendors Locked in. ✌🏼Over 2,000 people have already registered. It’s shaping up to be a brilliant way to wrap up 2024. The team behind the scenes has smashed it this week too. Support tickets are now being resolved faster than ever—we’re down to an average of 14 hours, which is a new PB. The 3.5 rollout is moving along nicely. We’re upgrading one PMS at a time, which is a bit of a slog, but it’s worth it. Hostfully Done. Now we’re onto OwnerRez. With just under 1,000 websites to upgrade, this will be the last time we manually touch every single one. The big aim with 3.5 is to CONNECT all the websites and backend systems so future updates can be rolled out in one big push. That’s going to save us—and our clients—a ton of time. For clients, the websites will look the same. The big changes are all under the hood, making life easier for our team. The goal (or “big rock” if you speak EOS) is to get it all done by the end of December. Then we can shift focus to the 4.0 upgrade, which will take everything up a notch. I can’t say too much about that yet, but trust me, big things are coming in Q1 of 2025. For now, the kids are waking up, so I’m signing off. This weekend, we’ll be taking advantage of the miserable weather by putting up the Christmas decorations and diving into some festive films. Time to start feeling Christmassy! Have a great weekend, whatever you’re up to. Week in the life of a founder and father of four Week #47

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Friday Reflections:   I'm not quite sure where this week has gone - there's definitely no sign of the festive wind-down just yet, although there are signs of what lies ahead. This morning I attended my son's nativity play and it was great to see and hear the fruits of their labour over the last few weeks - the snippets of songs we've heard around the house finally made some sense!    It's amazing to see the level of control teachers have over a group of 5 year olds and enable them produce a performance that brings a warm glow to a room of parents and carers. My wife and I can barely control them within 10 minutes of coming home. It goes to show the power of a strong culture. This is something I talk about a lot with clients when simplifying processes and creating capacity.    ⭐️ Purpose - a clear purpose provides a guiding star - when it's embedded within a business the purpose becomes the thing to turn to when you make decisions - is what I'm about to do in line with our purpose? If it isn't then don't do it! Today's nativity definitely had purpose - tell the Christmas story and make your audience proud.    🎼Principles - underpinning a clear purpose you need a set of guiding principles. A small number of statements that describe how you bring the purpose to life in your part of the business, the notes used to create the song. These are things you turn to when you don’t know what to do. When businesses get this right, they become an empowering force that will beat stringent processes and check-lists. My guess is that one of the principles underpinning today's performance was teamwork because if someone forgot a line or a cue, there was someone there ready to help them.    👏🏻Aligned reward and recognition - incentives and recognition schemes are powerful tools in organisations and not always in a good way. The key is to ensure that they are aligned to the purpose and principles. Recognition came in the form of rounds of applause after each number today, which got louder and louder as the performance went on and with it the singing voices clearer and the acting more confident - wonderful stuff.    I'm very late to the LinkedIn party this week, so I'll be amazed if the algorithm pushes this post very far, but in any case - have a great weekend and cheers! There's one final push for many of us before we get to wind down and fully enjoy the festivities.    #FridayReflections #ManagementConsultant #SelfEmployed

Embrace the Spirit of the Season and New Beginnings A new month, a new chapter, and a season of warmth, gratitude, and togetherness is here. As professionals, this is the perfect time to reflect on your journey so far, celebrate your wins (big or small), and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. The festive season reminds us of the power of connection, kindness, and purpose, these are values that not only enrich our personal lives but also elevate our professional growth. This December, let’s focus on: 🌟 Giving Back: Whether it's mentoring someone, sharing insights, or simply encouraging a colleague, small acts of kindness can make a world of difference. 🌟 Planning Ahead: Take time to map out your goals for the new year. Remember, clarity in vision is the first step to achieving success. 🌟 Celebrating You: You’ve come a long way don’t forget to acknowledge your efforts and milestones. As we approach the end of the year, let’s finish strong, filled with gratitude and hope for the opportunities that 2024 holds. Here's to a festive season filled with joy and a professional journey fueled by purpose and passion. Happy new month! Follow Prestige Consulting Org for career tips, LinkedIn strategies, and professional growth insights. Together, let’s make this month remarkable. #NewMonth #FestiveSeason #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #PrestigeConsulting #CareerCoach #CareerExpert #LinkedInforProfessionals #EmpoweringVisions #TransformingCareers #CareerTrajectoryExpert #CelebratingYou #GoalSetting

A wave of excitement, laced with nervousness, washed over Team Kahani as they faced their most ambitious project yet: a massive Christmas Carnival. This event was a game-changer, and its success hinged on the ability to adapt under pressure – a skill to master. The air crackled with a tension that was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. The team was filled with a vibrant mix of emotions – stood united, propelled by a potent cocktail of nervousness, excitement, and undeniable pride. Embracing the Blueprint (With Daily Twists) A meticulously detailed blueprint was crafted, a comprehensive roadmap for the entire event. However, the backworking process demanded constant adjustments. Rain delays, vendor issues, and even last-minute venue changes became daily battles. Each morning, the team came together in focused meetings, working together to develop a clear plan for the day. These sessions were like daily huddles, where the team strategized and prioritized their tasks to tackle the day's challenges. The feasibility of the plan is assessed The carefully planned approach needed some adjustments to fit the actual situation. Rain delayed the venue handover. Vendors, marching to the beat of their own drum, threw timelines into disarray. Every day presented a unique challenge, a logistical obstacle course that pushed the team to their limits. This is where Team Kahani truly shone and thrived in chaos. During their daily meetings, the team focused intensely, working together seamlessly to develop solutions for any challenges they faced.Think "MacGyver meets Santa's workshop," fueled by sheer determination. The Backworking Takeaway Christmas carnival experience wasn't just about the event itself; it was about the journey – a story of facing chaos head-on, adapting to every curveball, and emerging stronger on the other side. It's a testament to the power of backworking, a process that allows for: Preparation for the Unknown: By starting with the end in mind and factoring in potential delays, teams can adapt on the fly. Embracing Team Spirit: Open communication, collaboration, and mutual support are the cornerstones of success. Finding Joy in the Chaos: Challenges can become opportunities for growth when tackled with a positive attitude and a shared goal. Embrace the journey, celebrate the wins, and learn from the chaos. Team Kahani is a shining example of how a dedicated team can transform any daunting task into a holiday miracle.