Ever had a boss who made it crystal clear their career comes first? One of my friends once asked an exec at her company for a development opportunity that he was also interested in, only to be told, “Your career is important, but mine is more important.” Ouch. At least he was honest?

But here’s the thing: you don’t have to just accept bad boss behaviour. Let’s call it out and do something about it! Here are the top 5 “bad boss” moves that stunt team growth—and what you can do to flip the script.

If taking the plunge for your next development opportunity fills you with dread, you are not alone! Read how this awesome (oldie but a goodie) tool could help.

As any good project manager knows, it’s vital to be crystal clear on who is responsible for what. Development planning is no different. This might sound dead obvious, but in our experience it is not unusual for there to be confusion in this space, leading to unmet expectations, disappointment, and disengagement.

So for the purposes of absolute clarity this article attempts to describe how development comes together successfully at work, because it doesn’t happen in a vacuum or by accident!

How to prepare for interviews is one of the most common requests we get. Not surprising because it’s a skill that we have to practice only when we’re going for a new role. For most people that not too often.

Telling a good story is a winning strategy for job interviews. We share why that is and how to prepare your stories.

Getting back on your feet after job loss is hard. The shock and uncertainty starts immediately when you learn your role is gone, and it lingers on.

Getting the right support for your people to get back on their feet over that time is essential, and it is definitely not a ‘paint by numbers’ exercise.

We’ve embraced ideas like agile and human centred design in our work and yet, most people, no matter what level, have not thought of taking an experimental approach to their development. We reckon that’s nuts!

Without a framework to guide thinking, beyond the development plan template itself, at worst development plans are a ‘tick box exercise’ and at best they tend to be front loaded, with most of the focus and actions about the job at hand. It gets murkier the further down the road we ask people to look.

When lack of career development is one of the top reasons people leave their job, having a meaningful development plan is key.

Imagine what kinds of meaningful conversations could be triggered if, through the storytelling and shared experiences, people felt safe to talk about their career uncertainties with people willing to listen, and felt safe knowing they are not alone!!

Perhaps we can take some lessons from Health and Safety storytelling?

Research tells us you're six times more engaged in your job if you're using your strengths daily. How clear are you on your strengths? Start this year with a fresh look at what makes you great.

Here we explore the importance of finding personal meaning in the work we do to improve our happiness at work.

Can AI take the headache and cost out of writing your CV? It’s a question we’ve been asked a few times lately. Here are our thoughts on the pros and cons of an automated vs human approach.

One size definitely does not fit all when it comes to planning your next step for work. A couple of things are essential though. The first is to understand where you are on the ‘next step’ certainty continuum and the second is to know yourself, which is the foundation of figuring out a next step you can get excited about.

With the lifespan of our skillsets getting shorter and shorter and the changing nature of work, what does ‘career development’ mean any more and should we still be even talking about it?

We’ve been looking at a LOT of CVs lately and no matter how senior the person, the same CV crimes keep popping up. Let’s face it, it’s always smart to keep your CV current, so check out how to avoid common pitfalls. Think of us as your CV equivalent of Neighbourhood Watch!

Let’s face it, breaking up with your boss can sometimes feel as hard as ending a romantic relationship. Here’s how to handle these tricky chats, whether you're the team member or the boss, and why it pays to have them early.