Friday Footnote # 118

Each week we share loads of content amongst Team ION and with our network. Content that inspires us, which we find helpful, or just makes us smile. We thought we would start sharing these insights every Friday. Welcome to Friday Footnote.

'On location' with Tokio Marine 

In the final quarter of 2022, we worked with the management team at Tokio Marine HCC, based in Bridgend, to tailor our ILM Level 3 New Leaders programme for their newest crop of team leaders. Ensuring that their objectives were met, and their culture and values embedded into the programme, we developed a 4 month leadership programme for 8 team leaders.

On Wednesday this week we went 'on location' to the Tokio Marine offices to film our latest testimonial case study. We chatted with Managing Director Ian Rowles, who we worked with to develop the programme, about the changes he has already seen within the business, and delegates Chloe and Gavin who talked so positively about the difference the programme has made to them both professionally and personally.

Keep an eye on our social channels over the coming weeks for the final film.

And if you are interested in finding out more about how we can work with you and your business to develop the people within your team or organisation, get in touch with Adam Fairbank on ionleadership@swansea.ac.uk.

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Inspiration

• New research reveals failing to focus on visuals communication threatens productivity and engagement levels (TechSmith) 
• Four-day working week trial urged for Welsh public services (BBC)
• How to focus on what's important, not just what's urgent (Harvard Business Review)
• 3 signs you need to improve your emotional intelligence (Fast Company)
• Do you really need 8 hours of sleep every night? (TED) 

On the Brink: impending cliff edge for jobs, research and innovation in Wales

'Weeks from now, we will begin to see EU funding cease for many major research projects in Wales, which will impact jobs, talent, and local innovation and skills capability'.

ION leadership are just one of these projects. 

Last week, Professor Paul Boyle at Swansea University called on the UK Government for urgent support, as end of EU funding is threatened. You can read the full piece here.    

Become an extraordinary leader with ION 

For over 11 years we have supported leaders at all levels to become extraordinary leaders. Whether you are just starting your leadership journey, or want to freshen up your skills and learn how best to implement the latest thinking, strategies and best practice into your business, we are here to help. 

Get in touch with Adam on ionleadership@swansea.ac.uk to arrange a chat to find out how we can work with you to develop extraordinary leaders in your organisation.

#FridayFootnote will be taking a short break next week, but we will be back in a few weeks time.  

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