In a world where our perceived value can be largely driven by our visibility in the office, the number of hours we are working, or from the number of meetings we attend, is it any wonder that productivity is suffering? The frustration for many employees is that activities in the workplace are taking them away from actually getting things done. Attending meetings can be very useful, when well-planned and organised with a definitive outcome - but how often do you get to attend meetings such as these?

Engagement News

05 April 2022

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So you want your company to offer the very best customer service? Some new thinking from the field of social psychology is suggesting something quite radical: Stop thinking about customers as customers, and start thinking of them as part of your team. 

Engagement News

05 April 2022

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The field of social psychology provides some fantastic insights in to teambuilding; insights that, properly applied, could make all the difference in attempts to enhance employee engagement. One seemingly counterintuitive tip comes from research on “social identification”. This work suggests that we shouldn’t always be thinking about how to make our team members feel included. On the contrary too much emphasis on inclusion can actually counter a basic human need for distinctiveness; leading, ironically to dis-engagement with group goals.

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05 April 2022

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Have you ever had to change a tyre manually? Hard work, isn’t it? Although we’ve all got tools to change a tyre in the boot of the car, how much effort do we need to put in to achieve this? I’m no expert myself, but I suspect that within a matter of time; after watching YouTube tutorials, combined with excessive physical labour, you could eventually get the job done, wipe the sweat off your forehead after your exertions, and get on your way.

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05 April 2022

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On the 13th April 2015, The Engagement Coach began trading for the first time. Whilst the initial days were daunting, we have had the pleasure of working with some fantastic HR Directors and CEOs of some amazing brands. All of this has been achieved through amazing friends, partners, and associates who have helped to deliver our focus: Engaging People, Powering Companies.

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05 April 2022

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Research has always been an essential component in the work we carry out at The Engagement Coach. With our continued focus on the latest research into the science of human behaviour, we are pleased to announce Professor Richard Crisp is joining the team to provide his expertise into human motivation and behaviour, with a particular focus on leadership and management development.

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05 April 2022

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