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November 3, 2026

The art of successful delegation – how do you know when you’ve successfully done it?

Great managers know how to successfully delegate, because it’s an important way to get things done, freeing them up to focus on higher-priority tasks.   The evidence confirms delegation is a critical skill – a Gallup study of 143 CEOs of large US companies showed that the companies led by CEOs good at delegation posted an average three-year growth rate of 1,751% – 112 percentage points higher than companies led by CEOs with low or limited ability to delegate.   A further study by leadership consultancy DDI revealed effective delegation is a […]
April 20, 2026

Creating space for business growth with tailored training – a case study

Business growth. A consistency of language and culture. Headspace for the CEO. All things that Cube’s training and development work have contributed to for ESP Play and QUEST Electrical. The Cube team has delivered training for people at all stages in their career, across these co-owned organisations, with three bespoke courses for: – Senior leaders – Emerging and existing middle managers – People early in their careers With a highly-skilled operational workforce, CEO Andrew Wood wanted to provide a platform where employees could build essential business skills. With these tailored […]
November 24, 2021

Reflective Questioning – what leaders should be asking themselves now

The pandemic has changed our working practices – perhaps forever. While some people have returned to the office full-time, many are continuing to work entirely from home, with others developing a hybrid arrangement of home and workplace. It’s a period of flux, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to reflect – not least about what we want from leadership. Sharing expectations Your organisation’s situation may be different now – the world around it has changed immeasurably. Objectives and goals may have shifted – and it’s also possible that your team […]