The Scott Bradbury Blog

Are you a good coach?

8th January, 2018 4 min read

Coaching models aren’t always as effective as you might think. And few managers are natural coaches! How well does your manager coach you? And are you a good coach? This straight-talking video explains the purpose, benefits and practicalities of coaching in under three minutes.

What to say when your boss doesn't notice your work

1st December, 2017 4 min read

Do you ever feel that all your hard work isn’t really appreciated? That your boss doesn’t even notice the effort you put into your job? This article takes a fun, festive view of how the elves must be feeling at Christmas time - and more seriously, offers us a video to show what to do if we feel our efforts are being ignored.

What to Say When You Experience Sexual Harassment at Work

1st November, 2017 4 min read

From Harvey Weinstein’s downfall to political storms at Westminster, sexual harassment is all over the social media and news channels right now, but when it comes to your own work environment, are your people clear about what’s acceptable, and what’s not? Every one of your employees should see this short video.

Does unconscious bias affect the way you treat older and younger workers?

17th October, 2017 3 min read

Making assumptions about what someone can’t - or can - do because of their age is not only wrong but detrimental to the working of the team.

A Question of Evidence video star does Strictly!

12th September, 2017 3 min read

Strictly’s line-up of celebrity dancers this autumn includes Chizzy Akudolu, who also stars in the Scott Bradbury video about behaviour-based interviewing skills. Scott Bradbury put Chizzy through her paces when she played the part of Safia in ‘A Question of Evidence’ - and she didn’t put a foot wrong! How will she fare on Saturday nights in the nation’s most popular dance contest?

Reducing absence

1st September, 2017 4 min read

‘Have all your staff arrived for work today?’ asks the email which pops into my in-box most Monday mornings. But an absence from work shouldn’t be an opportunity for companies touting temporary personnel. It should be your cue to swing into action with your absence management procedure.

A short video for new managers

1st August, 2017 5 min read

New managers need to establish credibility with the people they manage. Without it, they lack the trust and respect they need to earn from their team. So, what key behaviours must managers exhibit to be accepted as the credible leader of their team? This video ‘Establishing Credibility’ sums it up in a nutshell (or 2 minutes, 20 seconds to be precise!)

Excuse me, can you help me?

3rd July, 2017 3 min read

Like a lot of people, I’m guilty of asking for help sometimes when, if I really thought for a minute or two, I could work out the solution to my problem for myself. When and how we ask for help makes a difference to our working relationships and how much help we get. And that’s why the video ‘What To Say When You Need Someone To Help You’ is so valuable.

What To Say When Someone Disagrees With You

15th June, 2017 4 min read

Following the recent General Election and last year’s Brexit referendum, it’s not unusual to encounter people who disagree with us. How we deal with disagreement is important. And just as our politicians are being urged to consult more widely, we too need to think carefully about our own position and genuinely seek to understand the views of others, when faced with opposition. Our ‘One to Watch’ video for June illustrates how to use disagreement in the workplace as a force for good instead of the cause of division.

When there isn't time to learn

2nd May, 2017 4 min read

You are busy. Deadlines loom; emails lie unread; meetings fill your diary and your phone never stops ringing. So how is there time to learn? It’s easy to defer learning, so you never get around to it. But ‘not having time to learn’ is purely a problem of perception.

Do people annoy you at work?

1st April, 2017 3 min read

Even the best of colleagues can sometimes be annoying. And of course, sometimes it’s nothing to do with what they are doing or saying (or not doing or saying) but entirely to do with your own state of mind at the time. But not always. Sometimes you feel you have every right to be annoyed.

Welcoming a new colleague

8th March, 2017 3 min read

The first few days in a new job are a golden opportunity. And the way you welcome a new team member has a massive impact on how the new starter feels.

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