The Human Change Paradox
About 70% of organisational change initiatives fail; why?
If you want to change a culture, you must first change the people before ‘things’ start to change.
Read on to discover how to fix the Human Change Paradox.
The benefits of psychological safety at work
By removing interpersonal fear and welcoming workplace vulnerability, leaders can set the whole tone for an organisation’s culture. Because when you invest in psychological safety, you invest in your people and your organisation.
Check out our infographic and see how psychological safety can benefit your business…
The leadership team that endures
The team that endures.
What’s your leadership team’s secret ingredient to enduring, and coming out on top? That’s what one of our Solutions Directors, John Power, has been pondering.
He gets in to all things psychological safety, trust, and adaptability. He also thinks we could all learn a thing or two from a company that is over 130 years old…
Personal effectiveness – the benefits for your business
When your people know how to access, own, and apply the best of themselves, it fosters innovation. Personal effectiveness is a win-win for both your business, and its people.
But how?
Explore more below.
5 ways to support women this International Women’s Day, and beyond
International Women’s Day shouldn’t be performative.
It’s critical that women are supported on an ongoing basis through everyday actions and equitable policies.
Here are our 5 practical ways organisations can support women.
World Hearing Day: Living with hearing loss in a fast, modern world
On the 3rd of March we recognise World Hearing Day.
This year, NKD’er Cheryl gives us an insight into the world of those living with hearing loss, and how we can design learning that’s inclusive, transforming the learning experience for everyone through small but intentional changes.
Getting ahead of the curve: Leadership focus in 2026
Here we share some of our insights on the trends that are shaping leadership in 2026, and how senior leaders can harness these shifts to drive engagement, performance, and positive transformation.
Soft skills – A road less well travelled
After reading a McKinsey article on soft skills, the NKD team reflects on the the importance of upskilling your people.
We touch on how this investment has a tangible impact on your clients, and the difference it makes to operational excellence.
Ramadan Kareem: how to support your friends and colleagues this Ramadan
The 17th of February 2026 marks the beginning of Ramadan, a holy month observed by millions of Muslims around the world.
Read on to explore some of NKD’s top tips for how to support your team during Ramadan.
Storytelling: the heart of culture change
Data alone doesn’t inspire change. But a good story? It sticks.
In our work with a National Transport Provider, we discovered how training employee champions in storytelling had the power to transform organisational culture.