What 2020 has taught us about adaptability

By ILX Team | 4 January 2021

What a year! As professionals we have learned the critical importance of riding the wave. The unexpected earthquake of the global pandemic has shaken each and every element of our lives, and the vibrations are going to be felt for some time yet. And so, one of the biggest takeaways of 2020 is the va...

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3 Ways leaders can prepare employees for change

By ILX Team | 20 October 2020

Employee resistance can be one of the biggest stumbling blocks for organisational change. Without an adaptive mindset, progress is limited and there is a strong risk of failure. In fact, adaptability has emerged as 2020’s most important trait. According to the APM study The Adaptive Project Prof...

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Change is constant, uncertainty is rising – are your project leaders prepared?

By Russell Kenrick, Managing Director at ILX Group | 28 September 2020

If the landscape you operate in is changing fast, then what… First a mini rant. Am I alone in getting fed up about the lack of plain English that’s written today? If I read one more article about existential threats or paradigm shifts that are going to impact us, I think I might explode. I get...

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How to take on a remote employee during a pandemic

By ILX Team | 20 August 2020

Whilst some return to the office, there are still plenty of us who continue to work from home as a result of the current pandemic. For employers this likely means taking on any new recruits via phone or video interview. Whilst this isn’t too challenging, introducing a fully remote employee into your...

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Data-driven leadership: What it is and why it matters

By ILX Team | 29 June 2020

A recent report has found that 97.2% of companies are investing in big data and AI. This cannot simply be brushed off as merely future-proofing the business, there are deeper drivers behind this vast investment. Companies are seeking to shift to being data-driven. That is, businesses who can rely on...

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How to prioritise your team’s wellbeing

By ILX Team | 28 April 2020

Communication, management and workplace culture have been cited as three of the top reasons why people leave their job. The poor status of each of these factors can have such a detrimental effect on employee’s wellbeing that it causes them to up and leave. Conversely, taking care of your team’s p...

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