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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 […]
May 13, 2024

What is the difference between training, coaching and mentoring? 

When it comes to personal and professional growth, you’ll often hear the terms training, coaching, and mentoring banded around. While they all aim to help people develop and improve, it’s essential to grasp their differences to use them effectively. Let’s take a closer look at what sets them apart and when to use each one.  Training: The foundation of upskilling  Training typically involves imparting knowledge or teaching specific skills. It’s like providing a roadmap for navigating an unfamiliar environment. During training sessions, instructors take a directive approach, offering instructions, advice, […]
October 12, 2021

Modern Leadership – the last 40 years

As more people return to the workplace with the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, the demands of managing a blended working arrangement of home and office are unprecedented. Managing those who may be anxious about or unaccustomed to their new working set-up places new demands on management. Now is an ideal opportunity to ask questions about the sort of leadership that is most effective in a changed, post-pandemic world. Reflecting on the last four phases of modern leadership can provide an insight into how evolving management styles have altered the working […]