workplace Archives - Leadership and Coaching Specialists

11 Nov

How to Build Trust at Work?

Trust is absolutely essential for an effective team. When team members feel safe with each other and their leaders, they can share ideas, admit mistakes, and learn together. But without trust, people might hold back and avoid responsibility, which can stifle creativity. Building and maintaining trust takes ongoing effort and consistent practice. Let's look at how, and why you should focus on building trust in your workplace...

07 Oct

What to Do If You Disagree with Your Boss

Disagreeing with your boss or colleagues can be tough, but it's all part of working together. It's important to approach these differences with care and self-awareness. The good news is that when handled correctly, disagreements can actually improve communication, collaboration, and relationships...

24 Sep

#ByYourSide: Pro-Noctis partners with Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation

For the last few months, we have been working with the Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation on a new leadership development initiative. The #ByYourSide programme is dedicated to supporting the career growth of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds and other protected groups...

09 Sep

Understanding Human Factors and its impact on the workplace

As humans, we are prone to making mistakes. Human Factors is about making sure that people, tasks, equipment, and the work environment all work well together. It involves understanding and managing the capabilities and limitations of people within their working environment. This is particularly key within complex organisations and systems, or a high-stakes environment where the consequences of errors can be severe...

19 Aug

Let’s Talk: Internal communication really matters

Many of the companies we work with struggle with effective internal communication. The impact this can have on the workplace is significant and is not to be underestimated. Poor communication can lead to confusion, reduced staff engagement, and a weakened company culture, ultimately impacting overall organisational effectiveness and efficiency. So, how can you improve your company's communication?

21 Jul

Introducing the ‘Rising Star’ Programme: Empowering Community Health Partnership’s future leaders

Working with Community Health Partnerships (CHP), Pro-Noctis has developed a bespoke leadership development programme aimed at nurturing the next generation of leadership talent within the organisation...

02 Jul

Let’s not meet: The impact of too many meetings.

Did you know, that around 72% of all workplace meetings are considered ineffective? Meetings are, of course, an important part of our professional lives. At their best, they can be essential platforms for collaboration, decision-making, and communication. Yet, too many or poorly managed meetings are among the most prevalent causes of employee burnout and frustration...

17 Jun

Culture Check: Why you need a company culture audit

Have you ever considered how well you understand your workplace? Sometimes, getting an outside perspective can be incredibly valuable in objectively observing a company's culture in action. Through a culture audit, we assess various aspects such as communication norms, leadership styles, diversity and inclusion practices, employee engagement, and more...

14 May

Survey Says: The value of your employee engagement surveys

Employee engagement surveys are a common starting point for companies looking to gauge employee engagement, but simply conducting staff surveys will not yield results. How, when and why you ask for staff feedback - and what you do with that feedback - can be definitive for your organisational health...

08 Apr

The Middle Matters: Understanding the vital role of middle management

We repeatedly hear from middle managers who feel underutilised and underappreciated at work. Many have been inadequately trained, offered limited support, and feel as if they lack authority. Yet, they often have to navigate the needs of those above them and below them, answering to both leadership and their teams...