Hayley Monks MCICM (Grad)

Culture. I’ve been a lifelong advocate of culture eating strategy for breakfast. Not that strategy isn’t important, I actually very strongly advocate for that too, but if your culture is broken it’s really difficult deliver on an aligned strategy. I also talk a lot about how culture isn't a 'thing' and we should stop treating it as though it is.... there's so much more to it. Think the board has no role in shaping organisational culture? Think again. The board is important for so many reasons: 1. Setting the Tone at the Top: - Boards play a pivotal role in establishing the “tone at the top.” Their collective behaviour and individual actions set an example for senior management and all colleagues across the business. - When board members prioritise ethical behaviour, transparency, and accountability, it sends a powerful message throughout the whole organisation. 2. Recruitment and Alignment:  - Boards are responsible for appointing the CEO and senior management team. - These leaders significantly influence the organisation’s culture. Get it wrong and there will be consequences for everything from the bottom line to employee wellbeing.  - By selecting candidates whose values align with the company’s mission and principles, boards ensure that the right cultural foundation is laid. 3. Monitoring and Progression:  - Boards should actively monitor the organisation’s culture to ensure it remains progressive. - Tools that can be used include stakeholder surveys, informal employee check ins, and independent validation of cultural alignment. - Regular assessments help identify areas for improvement and reinforce positive cultural norms. I genuinely believe a healthy corporate culture has positive value, and boards do have an active contribute to its development and ongoing embedding. Agree? Share thoughts below. And of course, enjoy the long weekend when it arrives for you. #culture #culturalalignment #leadership #boardroom #board #nonexecutivedirector #governance

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Businesses are set to significantly boost their learning and development spending in 2024, but there's a catch. Despite the increase, 45% of organisations aren't directing their budgets towards addressing crucial skills gaps. This misalignment means they might not fully benefit from their investments. Companies need to focus on measuring progress, aligning training with needs, and leveraging technologies like Generative AI to see a return. They should also embrace on-the-job learning experiences that are often overlooked. The actual value lies in a workforce with the right skills to drive success. #Upskill #ROI #FutureReady #LearnDaily #Coach #Coaching #Leadership

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A powerful quote from Steven Bartlett and a common coaching theme. Failure is a sign of stretch and growth. Regret is never trying. Be brave and go for it! ⚪🐯 #executivecoaching #courage #growth #goals

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From tailored training programs to strategic consultancy services, PCM Associates Ltd is committed to driving growth and excellence in every aspect of your business. Connect with us to explore how PCM Associates can help unlock your full potential and achieve your goals! #Training #Consultancy #BusinessExcellence"

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As part of our strategy days, Nicky and I worked through Module 1 of my 8 module Amplify Programme together - Identify The Dent You Want to Make. We each have plans for our own separate businesses but now we’re building one together. And we both want to be crystal clear and aligned on where we’re heading. The Amplify Programme is all about helping businesses build their impact strategy - also known as a theory of change. What’s the difference you want to make and how are you going to do that? Having a clear impact strategy means… 💪🏻 Your activities shift from tactical to strategic. 💪🏻 You go from feeling overwhelmed to in control and excited about the journey. 💪🏻 And from feeling business strategy and impact are separate to having an integrated business plan. These are all things that I know we are looking for right now! Maybe you are too? ✉️ If so then drop me a DM and I’d be happy to share more details about Amplify. #sustainability #impact #sustainablebusiness #bcorp #responsiblebusiness

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High-performing teams don't shy away from debate and conflict; they embrace it as a catalyst for innovation and growth. 💡 When managed well, healthy conflict leads to diverse perspectives, creative solutions, and stronger commitment to decisions. 💪 Top tip: Debate the merits of ideas, not the character of the person presenting them. ⚪🐯 #executivecoaching #team #courage #conflict

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Returning from a leadership development programme can feel like you've been handed the keys to a bright future. The challenge, however, is maintaining that initial burst of energy and turning it into sustainable change. The key is approaching this transition phase thoughtfully, recognising the need for tailored communication with stakeholders and acknowledging their contributions. Pacing yourself and introducing changes gradually will help make these shifts more acceptable and less disruptive. Building a robust support network within and outside your organisation is also crucial. Remember, consistency and patience ultimately turn new insights into enduring success. #Leadership #Change #Growth #Learning #Development #Leader #Coach https://buff.ly/3WBcXUM

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Another great group today for the first module of ‘Connect at Your Best’. If you’ve already completed this programme and would like to say something ‘nice’ about it, please comment below. #adulttoadult #drama #connectatyourbest #eq

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At its core, P3G is a structured approach to managing projects, programmes, and portfolios by establishing standards, practices, and processes that ensure accountability, transparency, and strategic alignment Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ASffS #P3G #Project,ProgrammeandPortfolioGovernance #ProjectGovernance #PMO

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📅 June 2024 - Another Brave Bold Female Leadership Programme cohort has commenced. We at Haûs are exceptionally proud of this programme and the huge impact it is having on the phenomenal women who have and continue to choose us to support them in their personal growth. A journey that focuses on the ‘whole self’ of the individual and one that has a ripple effect on the organisations they work for. ➡️ Leadership Identity ➡️ Leadership Mindset ➡️ Leadership Style Our lived experience of the corporate environment and the experience of being a female in this space is paramount to what we have created and what we deliver to our clients. We are bored of sticking plasters 🩹, promises to be the next leader through attending a course for a few hours, hoping it works 🤓🤞. Success comes when you work on the whole self, through the use of a range of modalities, through empowering clients to dig deep and get curious about who they are and how they show up. The impact is then felt by the individual and their organisations through confident leadership, enhanced performance and a little ‘je ne sais quoi’ that can’t always be articulated but can sure be felt by those around, the power of the ripple effect 🔥 ➡️Our next cohort commences in September. Are you ready to join us? Are you sick of hoping the next thing works and being in procrastinating station? Do you or one of your team feel ready to take the next step? We offer free diagnostic calls to share and learn more about whether this programme or any of our services is right for you: www.hausofchange.com Here’s to your coming home 🏡 #braveboldleadershipprogramme #leadership #authenticleadership #wholeself #femaletalent #femaleentrepeneurs #mindset #identity #performance #impact #success

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Self employed or thinking of starting a business? Speak to an Enterprise Advisor to see how the EnterprisingYou programme can help you. Dates in May and June; https://lnkd.in/dXFevQR6

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Why are there still so few women on boards in some sectors? Despite the UK now being second in international rankings for women’s representation on boards at FTSE 100 level, with nearly 40% of positions now held by women, compared with 12.5% 10 years ago, some sectors are still lagging behind. A Jan ’23 PwC report found that mining is the worst sector for gender diversity – worse than the oil and gas industry – with just 5% of board seats held by women in the top 500 mining companies. POWERful Women's latest stats with Bain & Co https://lnkd.in/e62zFVz9  show that the proportion of women in both executive and non-executive roles on energy employers’ boards is now 29%, unchanged from 2023’s figure, the analysis shows. Only 16% – just over a sixth – of executive directors are women, also unchanged from last year, while just three of the businesses’ boards (4%) have a female chair and only four companies of the 80 analysed (5%) have a woman as CEO. I have worked in energy for 28 years. In the past two years I’ve got companies like bp United Utilities National Grid Ofgem and Drax Group to help all employees to understand the board space by supporting them to get charity, trustee and community board roles. Some days I don’t know if what I do now is helping the people I’ve met over the years in energy but, on a good day, I like to think what I do is a form of hacking!. So…hack your way up…get on a board now, yes now. Here are a few roles from our vacancy board to show you what’s out there, we will support you all the way, from CV to interview, to showing up at your board meetings four or so times a year with your game-head on and a bit of information and/or training behind you. Whatever your sector, if you think that YOUR company should be making the boardroom understandable and accessible to employees link me to your head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion or Head of Talent or your ERG lead and I’ll explain how simple it is. Lisa Jones Fiona Hathorn Jodi Newton 🔔Solar Aid – Board Chair (unpaid/expenses only) (this is a charity helping people in sub-Saharan Africa) 🔔Marine Conservation Society – Committee Member (unpaid/expenses only) 🔔National Environment Research Council – Board Member (renumerated) 🔔CPRE – Board Member (unpaid/expenses only) Shared last week 🔔The Renumeration Consultants Group – Board Chair (renumerated) 🔔Office for Nuclear Regulation – Board Chair (renumerated) 🔔Association of Mental Health Providers – Board Chair (unpaid/expenses only) 🔔We Belong – Board Chair (young migrants charity) (unpaid/expenses only) 🔔The Royal Society for Asian Affairs – Board Member (unpaid/expenses only)

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Interested in stepping-up your leadership skills? Check out our suite of 5 leadership programmes below! Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more. We're here to help accelerate your potential! 🚀 #leadershipdevelopment #talentdevelopment #professionalgrowth #coachingforimpact

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🌟Being a Mum to an 18-Year-Old: Embracing Change and Self-Discovery How Insights Discovery Profiling works both Professionally and Personally! Adapt 2 Innovate Consultancy #adapt2innovate #InsightsDiscoveryPractitioner #InsightsDiscovery #Embracechange

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The board’s role as leaders of organisational culture and behaviours is an accepted principle. But it can be one thing to agree something in principle, and quite another thing to actually put that into practice. I hope Indigo: independent governance’s thoughts below on how the board can create a positive and supportive culture for LGBTQ+ colleagues are helpful but would also love to hear other ideas on what’s worked well for your organisation and/or mistakes to avoid. Are there any LGBTQ+ inclusive initiatives that have been particularly successful or well received? #DEI #CorporateGovernance #ESG #Pride2024 #Equality

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