Northern Growth Academy

08/02/2016

We had a wonderful first session with our latest ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring students last week and we are most pleased with the student feedback so far. We're proud that our programmes make a real difference to our students, at a much deeper level than typical training.

28/01/2016

Superb ODX event this morning. Excellent world cafe conversations and inspirational talk by Dr Maxine Craig, all captured by the hugely talented Inky Thinker, Tom Russell.

22/01/2016

We've had a superb two days developing coaches on our ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring Programme. Our programme produces great coaches and we can't wait to hear this cohort's coaching success stories on Day 3 of their programme next month.

09/01/2016

NGA is sponsoring the first ODX of 2016. A professional forum for OD practitioners to meet, share ideas and collaborate. We have an exciting agenda planned. Book tickets here.


https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-od-exchange-january-meeting-tickets-19947456379?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing

The Northern Growth Academy invites you to join us for the OD Exchange's first meeting in 2016! A context for likeminded OD practitioners to meet, share ideas and explore perspectives. We have an exciting first meeting of 2016 planned for you! There will be tea/coffee and networking on arrival, foll…

06/01/2016

A wonderful article, highlighting what is truly important as we embark on this new year.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/what-are-your-greatest-regrets-survey-unearths-heartbreaking-answers-a6797301.html

Hindsight is 20/20, as they say, and often it can lead to regret. Some people have the philosophy that everything happens for a reason, and there is no point in having regrets. But for so many of us, looking back on our lives can lead us to linger on one poignant moment or period when we wish we had…

21/12/2015

This has to be the best leadership and organisational culture article we've read this year. Superb.


http://www.leadershipandchangemagazine.com/appreciative-inquiry-to-build-a-culture-of-kindness/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

Guest post by Jeremy Scrivens. Many people feel unengaged and unhappy at work across the Western World. The disengagement level at work has reached a crisis point. Managers need a new ‘toolkit’ to engage people…

11/12/2015

Delightful double rainbow as viewed from the office window today whilst working on our exciting plans for 2016.

We think it's a good sign for the year ahead 🌈

10/12/2015

This is wonderful. One woman's journey to reconnect with her true self...

Lisa BeanManaging Director at IX7FollowUnfollowFollowingLoadingPERMISSIVITY: The Moment I 'Woke Up' Dec 8, 2015109 views10 Likes5 CommentsShare on LinkedInShare on FacebookShare on Twitter I don’t remember the exact moment I ‘awoke’ but I do remember a number of stand-out moments on my journey to en…

28/10/2015

Northern Growth Academy are proud sponsors of the North East OD Exchange. A collaborative space for OD practitioners to meet, share and develop best practice.


https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-east-od-exchange-first-meet-tickets-19098541251

First meeting of the North East based OD Exchange. The OD Exchange is for OD practitioners or those with an interest in OD. A context where practitioners have the opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, develop best practice and explore helpful perspectives and tools to enhance their practice. Dur…

28/10/2015

We all do this to varying degrees. The secret is....stop believing them!

06/10/2015

Carl Rogers coined the term congruence to describe this. Congruence between what we think, say and do makes us authentic as people and as leaders.