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Bridging Leadership Capability Gaps
It is an era of constant disruption and any organisations face a growing gap in leadership capability. Despite an estimated $50 billion spent globally on leadership training each year, only 7% of CEOs feel their companies are building effective leaders, and just 10% see clear business impact from current initiatives (Feser et al., 2017). While leadership quality is more critical than ever, traditional approaches are falling short. In fact, 94% of executives [...]
The Leadership Skills Gap: 5 Actions for People & Culture Leaders GalleryThe Leadership Skills Gap: 5 Actions for People & Culture Leaders
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The Leadership Skills Gap: 5 Actions for People & Culture Leaders
Why the Leadership Skills Gap Matters in 2025 There’s a growing consensus: leadership capability is in decline. Recent studies from McKinsey, Deloitte, Gallup, DDI, PwC, CMI, and the World Economic Forum confirm what many People & Culture leaders already sense, skills gaps are widening, confidence in leaders is dropping, and poor management is directly costing organisations productivity, retention, and reputation. For example: DDI’s 2023 Global Leadership Forecast found only 40% of organisations [...]
“How come my leaders don’t follow through?”
A question we get asked all the time! At flowprofiler®, we know leadership is more than technical know-how. It’s about leaders showing up with the right attitude, aptitude, and approach, When leaders don’t follow through, it’s rarely about intent; it’s about capability gaps, misalignment, and missing support. Here are five reasons we see leaders stall, and how to close the gap. 1. Capability gaps across the Triple A Framework The issue: Leaders [...]
Accidental Managers: The not so Hidden People Challenge
What Is an “Accidental Manager” (and Why So Common Now)? An accidental manager is someone thrust into a leadership role without formal management training – often a top individual contributor promoted for technical success rather than people skills. Post‑COVID workplace upheavals accelerated this trend. During the pandemic and Great Resignation, many organisations filled gaps quickly, meaning inexperienced leaders suddenly found themselves managing hybrid teams. In the UK, a staggering 82% of new [...]
Resilient Leadership: The Backbone of Every Change Ready Business
Resilient leadership is a strategic asset. Change is inevitable and resilience is a defining quality of success. Markets shift, technologies disrupt, disputes emerge, and crises test the agility of even the best-laid plans. The question for professionals isn’t if challenges will arise, but how will their leaders will respond when they do. Resilient leaders not only withstand adversity, they drive organisational performance through it. They turn setbacks into opportunities for growth with [...]
Assertiveness vs Aggression:Keep Influence Positive GalleryAssertiveness vs Aggression:Keep Influence Positive
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Assertiveness vs Aggression:Keep Influence Positive
Most professionals recognise that speaking up matters, yet many still waver between being heard and being feared. Research consistently links balanced assertiveness with higher engagement and lower stress, whereas aggression undermines trust and performance (Ames & Flynn, 2007; Carpenter & Mathews, 2016). This article clarifies the distinction, using flowprofiler®’s definition of Assertiveness: “Certain in their actions, they are happy to articulate their strong opinions and views to others. They command respect and [...]
Chronic People Pleaser? This might help. GalleryChronic People Pleaser? This might help.
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Chronic People Pleaser? This might help.
Have You Ever Felt Trapped by the Need to Please Everyone? Are you a chronic people pleaser? If you’ve ever bent over backwards to make sure everyone around you is happy, you’re not alone. Many of us fall into the trap of chronic people-pleasing, exhausting ourselves in the process. But what if I told you that it’s not only impossible to be liked by everyone, it’s also unnecessary? Many of us assume [...]
Locus of Control, Accountability and Leadership GalleryLocus of Control, Accountability and Leadership
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Locus of Control, Accountability and Leadership
In leadership, accountability is a cornerstone of success. Leaders who take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and outcomes cultivate trust, resilience, and high performance within their teams. At the heart of accountability lies locus of control, a psychological concept that defines how individuals perceive the source of control over their lives. Understanding and optimising this dynamic can have profound implications for leadership effectiveness. What is Locus of Control? The concept of locus [...]
Strategic vs Tactical Leadership: Why the Distinction Matters GalleryStrategic vs Tactical Leadership: Why the Distinction Matters
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Strategic vs Tactical Leadership: Why the Distinction Matters
Leadership is often discussed in broad terms, but a critical distinction exists between strategic leadership and tactical leadership. While both play essential roles in an organisation, many leaders struggle to balance the two, often sacrificing strategic thinking for the immediate demands of daily operations. Over time, this short-term focus can hinder long-term success, creating a culture of firefighting instead of forward planning. In this article, we explore the importance of distinguishing between [...]