AI: A risky business or a compliance collaborator?
Staying at the forefront of disruptive trends with Cliftons
The 1% Improvement Mindset: Small Steps, Big Impact
Can a 1% improvement be the difference to success?
Leading with Empathy: The Key to High-Performance Teams
As leaders, we are tasked with driving results, but the path to those results is paved with human emotions, experiences, and relationships. This means tapping into a crucial aspect of leadership that is often overlooked: empathy. Cliftons recently hosted Daniel Walker from Afterburner for a series of keynote presentations. In these presentations, Walker shared insights from his military and business experiences, highlighting the importance of empathy in high-performing teams. Here are some of his insights.
Sydney, are you ready to bring the magic back to your big room planning?
Do you want an approach that speeds up decision making, gives team members better visibility of the whole solution and how other teams are contributing, and fosters more effective and structured communication and collaboration? Of course you do! And that’s the magic of PI Planning.
The Exponential Power of Debriefing
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to learn and adapt quickly is crucial for success for both organisations and individuals. One of the most powerful tools for accelerating organisational learning and execution is the practice of debriefing.
5 Tips for Planning a Successful Conference
How Cliftons Can Help Every Step of the Way
Can play be the building block to success?
On Wednesday 28 August, the Cliftons team was delighted to partner with the Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) to host a session with Mei-Ling Chin exploring the world of LEGO® Serious Play®. Like many, we were intrigued about what LEGO® Serious Play® could teach us about training and facilitation sessions, but came away inspired and engaged.
Half a million events, millions more mouths fed
What we’ve learned about events & food trends over two decades
How to Organise the Ultimate End-of-Year Corporate Event: Inclusive, Fun, and Memorable
The end of the year is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to start planning the ultimate corporate event! Whether you’re thinking of a swanky cocktail party, a themed extravaganza, or a relaxed dinner with a twist, the goal is the same: to create a memorable, inclusive, and downright fun experience that leaves everyone talking.
But how do you pull that off without slipping into the usual corporate doldrums? Here’s your guide to making sure your end-of-year bash is the highlight of everyone’s year.
Strategies for Overcoming Meeting Anxiety
Experiencing anxiety before meetings or when meeting new people is more common than you might think. It’s not just about being shy or introverted; it’s a complex interplay of your brain’s chemistry and how you perceive social situations. Meeting anxiety, often tied to social anxiety and performance anxiety, can manifest in many ways, from a racing heart to a complete mental block.