In today’s competitive business landscape, organisations are constantly seeking skilled leaders who can navigate complex challenges and drive growth. If you aspire to excel in a management role and enhance your professional development, an ILM Level 4 or 5 Management Apprenticeship in Wales could be the ideal opportunity for you. These apprenticeships, offered by Call of the Wild, provide a structured and practical approach to developing your leadership abilities. Below we will explore the key reasons why you should consider embarking on this transformative journey.
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Weartech invests in people as workforce grows to 105
A Port Talbot-based manufacturer has expanded with 11 new recruits, taking its workforce to more than 100 people, and recently completed a bespoke learning and development programme with Call of the Wild.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Leadership Decisions
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in various industries, and its influence on leadership decisions is increasingly evident. In this blog, we will explore the immediate impact of AI on leadership decision-making processes and delve into its potential future implications for teams. From enhancing data-driven decision-making to transforming team dynamics, AI is reshaping the way leaders operate and envision the future.
What Does The Outdoors Have To Offer Me?
What things can we learn from spending time in the outdoors? Specifically, how can walking in nature help us prevent depression, anxiety and poor overall health?
Elevate Management Skills in your Organisation with an ILM Higher Apprenticeship in Management
Our ILM management apprenticeship programme provides an incredible opportunity for growth whilst having a significant impact on your organisations. We currently have spaces available on our Level 4 and Level 5 Higher Apprenticeships in Management and encourage you to consider embarking on the transformative journey of an apprenticeship.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills What Are The Barriers?
Communication and interpersonal skills are important in both home and work life. However, various barriers can impede effective communication and interpersonal interactions. In this article we highlight some of the barriers that exist and suggest some strategies to overcome them.
We’ve identified 5 main barriers which are commonly encountered.
An Old Name For a New Way of Being
Wales is in the headlines this week as our national park celebrates its 66th anniversary and unveils a new brand and an updated official name. The park has lived with a dual English and Welsh name for a number of years but is now taking the step to embrace the original name of the region and be known officially as Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, pronounced ban-aye bruch-ein-iog, with the ch making the same sound as in loch!
In The News: March 2023
We’ve pulled together some of the latest leadership and management related news.
This includes some topical subjects which many of you might also be experiencing in your workplace.
The Rising Cost of Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health in the workplace has become a growing concern in recent years, with more and more employees reporting high levels of stress, anxiety, and burnout. Despite efforts to improve workplace culture and reduce stressors, the problem seems to be getting worse.
We’ve compiled the annual figures published by the Health and Safety Executive to show just how much an impact the poor mental health is having on businesses.
Big News From Call of the Wild
You’ve probably already spotted that things are looking a little bit different in our world.
We’ve been on quite an adventure as we worked on our new look.
International Women’s Day: Combat Medic to Call of the Wild
For International Women’s Day we’re shining a light on our Head of Business Solutions, Francesca Zenati.
Starting out her career as a Combat Medic in the British Army, it was her passion for the values she’d experienced there that brought her to Call of the Wild.
A Big experience with Sir Gareth Edwards CBE
A week ago we had an evening that we won’t be forgetting in quite a while. For the past few years we have supported Wales Week in London and this year we hosted a night at the House of Lords with Welsh rugby legend Sir Gareth Edwards CBE. We were joined by business leaders from across the country to celebrate and connect.
There’s Something On My Mind…
Rebecca Aslett, Marketing Manager, Call of the Wild
Time to Talk day might be billed as the nation’s biggest mental health conversation but not many of us have the courage to open up because talking about mental health isn’t easy, especially if you’re facing your own struggles.
Team building with Telesgop
Swansea-based Television production company, Telesgop joined us for a full-day team development day. The day included psychometric testing, designed to help them better understand themselves individually and as a team, we then took them through activities to help support their learning and understand how to better communicate and work effectively as a team. Their testimonial below describes why they chose to have the day and what they got out of it. Company Chair, Elin Rhys also describes her own experiences of the day.
Can Leadership Be Learnt?
Can leadership be learnt? In our view yes it can. Although you can’t change the personality of someone you can influence their preferred behaviours. So if they are put in a leadership position then the skills required to be effective can be learnt as this involves adapting behaviours of yourself and influencing the behaviours of others.
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
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On a day when our Prime Minister has said sorry, it got us thinking about what it is to apologise as a leader. As leaders we have big decisions to make, big responsibilities, and a workforce looking to us for guidance. But we are still human. We misjudge situations, make mistakes and we may not always have the answer. The very nature of leadership is dealing with uncertainty, so how can we be certain we’ll always pick the right approach?
Mindfulness is Transforming Leadership
In 2007 Chade-Meng Tan – Google employee #107 — launched Google’s meditation programme. The programme currently teaches 2,000 Googlers per year to meditate in order to become better leaders. Today, leading companies like Blackrock, Aetna, Ford Motor and Goldman Sachs conduct mindfulness classes for thousands of their leaders.
What is causing this shift to mindful leadership? In the stress-filled 24/7 world in which we live, leaders of all organizations need the opportunity for a “time out” period. It is their opportunity to relax, breathe deeply, de-stress and gain clarity about their work and the decisions they are facing.
Was James Bond A Team Player?
October 5th is James Bond Day – yes there is a James Bond day! 2022 also marks the 60th anniversary of the James Bond films. The first, Dr. No, was released in 1962.
The question we ask is do you consider James Bond to be a loner or a good team player?
Home-Working Productivity – Is It An Opportunity For Leaders To Grow?
The BBC reports that the results of a recent Microsoft survey are showing a huge disparity between how efficiently workers feel they work from home and managers perception of productivity. The report highlights that ‘While 87% of workers felt they worked as, or more efficiently, from home, 80% of managers disagreed.’
Why More People Are Working From Home On Fridays
The BBC 
recently published a report on the post-pandemic trend of working from home on Fridays, quoting only 13% of staff going into the office on Fridays. It got us thinking, what does this mean for staff, and team, bonding and development?
Fully Funded Level 6 Career Development Professional Qualification
We are pleased to announce we can now offer fully funded Level 6 Career Development Professional qualifications in England.
These are apprenticeships which incorporate the OCR Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance.
Amazon Delighted With Team Building Event
We have recently designed and delivered a team building event for Amazon. The feedback received from the client was excellent.
The event was held at our training centre in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales.
The all female group are now looking forward to their next event.
Fully Funded Places Available on City Guilds Level 4 Advice and Guidance Course
We still have the last remaining free places available on this nationally recognised City and Guilds Level 4 in Advice and Guidance in Wales.
These places taken taken quickly given they are fully funded by the Welsh Government and don’t cost you anything.
Get in touch today for more information before all places are taken for 2022