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10 Years of Blue Gnu
The 23rd of December marks 10 years since Elaine Gosden started Blue Gnu. A decade of working with brilliant people, building the business from the ground up, and learning more than she ever expected. Here are ten things Elaine has learned along the way (cos you know, if you can't do it on a ten year birthday, when can you?!): THE LESSONS Joy is non-negotiable If I'm not feeling the joy in what we're doing, none of our other values are accessible. Joy isn't a luxury; it's
Leading Through Change: How Epsom & Ewell Borough Council are Equipping Their Leadership Team for Unprecedented Reorganisation
THE CHALLENGE Epsom & Ewell Borough Council have found themselves facing unprecedented change due to local government reorganisation - change that is being imposed rather than chosen. Jackie King (CEO), leading the organisation through this upcoming transformation, recognised a critical challenge: her leadership team need to be able to not only cope with the change themselves but also lead their teams through it effectively. "We are in a time of unprecedented change due to lo
Striving for High Performance: A Shared Mission
Blue Gnu is partnering with Freya Gordon – an elite swimmer from Haslemere Swimming Club, right here in Surrey.
Celebrating Our Growing Community of Insights Discovery & Motivational Maps Practitioners
At Blue Gnu , we’re proud to see our combined Community of Insights Discovery and Motivational Maps Practitioners grow to over 100 members . But it’s so much more than just numbers for us - it’s about creating a supportive network of professionals who are passionate about learning, sharing, and making a difference in their organisations - sprinkled with a ton of joy! Our community thrives on connection, collaboration, and the joy of exploring new tools and approaches togethe
Creating a Self-Sustaining Culture of Leadership Development using Insights Discovery & Motivational Maps
THE COLLABORATION Binnies, is a fast-growing business with a rich 100-year heritage in providing water engineering solutions. They...
Why Smiggle chose to work with Blue Gnu & Insights Discovery
With help from Blue Gnu, Smiggle sought to build a culture of self-awareness, inclusivity, and effective communication. They wanted to...
How an In-House Leadership Programme Transformed Team Dynamics
THE COLLABORATION For this project, we were invited to work in a white-labelled capacity as an extension of the client’s internal L&D...
2025: The Year of Personal Growth & Development
We’re on a mission to uncover the gaps in leadership and equip leaders with the right tools to nurture personal growth in the workplace
Unlocking Clarity: The Power of Leadership Coaching – Insights with Stephen Fortune
In today’s demanding workplace, the importance of leadership coaching has never been more relevant. With leaders often caught in a cycle...
The impact of different leadership styles on business
Leadership styles come in all shapes and sizes and in this article, we focus on what are likely to be the most common.
The rise of coaching leaders
In today’s dynamic business environment, the role of leadership is evolving. Let's dive deeper into the topic ..
How to use motivation as a catapult for professional development in teams and leaders?
How can leaders identify and leverage motivators to create a thriving workplace?
Why it's time to ditch annual appraisals
Exploring our thoughts on why it’s time to ditch annual appraisals - are these still taking place in your business?
Exploring emotional intelligence in leadership
Emotional Intelligence - it's not just a buzzword; it's the secret sauce in leadership.
Leadership lessons from Formula One (with Ross Brawn and Nicole Bearne)
Leadership lessons in the high-octane world of Formula 1
Harnessing leadership skills for business growth
In the quest for business growth, we believe that leadership plays a pivotal role, blending skills that propel organisations forwards.
Unwrapping the gift of feedback in Leadership
Read our top 5 tips on how to transform your feedback culture - feedback is a gift after all!
Management Hats – using different styles & skills for different situations
Like all good recipes, there is a collection of ingredients needed to make a great manager ... in this article, we explore 'Management Hats'
The benefit of choosing the right leadership development partner
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, the choice of leadership development partners can be the linchpin for creating an environment...
Building strong foundations within your team dynamics
In this article we delve into what it means to build strong foundations within your team dynamics and the importance of this for a business
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