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How loud is your Leadership Vuvuzela?

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

 

Indigo’s Robin Ryde is delivering his renowned Thought Leadership workshop in London today. Through a combination of years of research and natural flair for business insight, Robin is at the forefront of the leadership discipline.

If you have watched any of the world cup in South Africa (or any news programme!), you would of heard the Vuvazela in all its glory. Reports tell us it reaches 127 decibels – louder than a chainsaw. And, most significantly, much louder than the human voice.

You are probably asking yourself – how does the Vuvuzela relate to leadership?  Well, during the Thought Leadership workshop Robin talks about one of the fundamental principles of leadership: amplification.   Some leaders do not realise the power and affect their words and actions have on others in their organisation. Because of their position, everything they do is amplified and then analysed.  This is especially true in times of uncertainty.  This amplification effect is not always fully understood.  But to be a great leader you need to embrace it and use it effectively.

So how, as a leader, do you make sure your words and actions make the right impact?  Robin’s workshop gives you practical tools for taking your team on the journey with you. He teaches you to be a leader who can walk into a room, guide their team with their thinking and then leave the room with everyone feeling stronger, more positive and energised to achieve their shared purpose.

To find out how loud your personal Vuvuzela is and to discuss how to engage your team’s hearts and minds, please contact Indigo’s James Arnum-White, on 020 7924 8760.

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Thanks for your inspiration Stephanie; Personal. Team & Organisational development

Friday, September 18th, 2009

My Indigo colleague and friend, Stephanie Butland is coming to the end of her ‘dance with cancer’.  To celebrate, she organised a party for friends and family at stunning Warren House in Kingston-upon-Thames.  I was lucky enough to be invited and attended on Sunday evening.  It was a fantastic event in beautiful surroundings.  Thanks Stephanie.  Your strength, determination and positivity are a personal inspiration.

Putting the most important reason for being there (Stephanie) aside for one moment… a number of my other Indigo colleagues were also at the party.  Spending ‘quality time’ with colleagues really develops a team ethos and spirit.  However, in the current climate companies are understandably reserved about spending money on lavish team-building events.  At the moment, instant return on investment is needed, and is a necessity to avoid a potential PR disaster.

But what if your team is suffering from poor morale?  Are they being asked to do more, with less? Applying ‘re-integrated thinking’ (something you learn on our Thought Leadership workshop) your company can build morale, enhance team-working and productivity by holding an Indigo training event. 

You can hold the event at your offices, but your delegates may find it more difficult to focus when they are so close to their desk.  So why not speak to your suppliers or customers to see if you could use their facilities?  I know the Indigo offices in London are up for grabs to any clients who wish to take advantage.

Get in touch with me to have a creative discussion about making an event work for your team:

James Arnum-White

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jamesaw@indigobusiness.co.uk

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