January 2010
Performance Reviews: It's about 'How,' Not 'Why'
Writing for BusinessWeek, Andy Houghton – General Manager, YSC Americas – examines the subject of performance reviews. Andy suggests that rather than simply acting as a feedback mechanism, the performance review should be used to facilitate much deeper levels of enquiry and conversation between managers and their reports.
October 2009
Presentation to UBS Investment Bank (Hong Kong) on ‘Understanding Self and Others’
Claire Garner, a Director in YSC’s Hong Kong office, delivered a presentation to investment bank UBS (Hong Kong) entitled ‘Understanding self and others – why this is important in the workplace’.
For further information on this subject, please contact Claire directly on claire.garner@ysc.com
September 2009
Presentation on Executive Coaching to British Chambers of Commerce (Hong Kong)
Phil Smith and Claire Garner, Directors in YSC’s Hong Kong office, delivered a presentation to the British Chambers of Commerce (Hong Kong) on the subject of Executive Coaching.
For further information on this subject, please contact Phil directly on phil.smith@ysc.com
How to Create Genuine Connections with Employees
Nick Hastings, a consultant in YSC’s London office, writes for Employee Engagement Today on the subject of engagement. Specifically, he contrasts the deployment of company-wide surveys with a more personal and less mechanised approach.
August 2009
YQ Magazine
Written by YSC's international business psychologists, YQ magazine includes articles on current affairs, interviews with leaders, tips and advice for senior managers as well as a more light hearted look at the world around us. The first edition of YQ is available to download by clicking here.
Is Talent a Board Level Issue?
Ken Rowe, a Managing Director of YSC, based in London, was recently interviewed by Personnel Today in conjunction with the think-tank Tomorrow’s Company, for YSC’s views on talent as a board level issue.
July 2009
Women in the Lead
Kylie Bains, a director in the London office, asks whether women are better suited to leading and navigating recovery in the current turbulent climate.
Testing times for anyone seeking a new job
In a Financial Times article on recruitment and management issues, Ken Rowe (YSC Managing Director, based out of London) discusses the current upward trend of companies turning to business psychology.
June 2009
The BRIC Countries – trends, developments and opportunities
Paul Ballman, a Managing Director based in YSC's London office, gave a presentation on 'building businesses in BRIC countries' on 22 June 2009 at a CIPD international networking forum event in London.
Would you take a pay cut if you employer asked you to?
Larry Mayers, a Managing Consultant in YSC’s London office, was interviewed by CNN on 17 June 2009 on the subject of employee motivation levels in the current climate, especially with regard to remuneration, the context being that many companies are asking their staff to take pay cuts. For further information on this subject, please contact Larry directly on larry.mayers@ysc.com.
CNN (17 June 2009)
May 2009
"I gave investment banking the boot"
Paul Thompson, a senior consultant at YSC's London office, was quoted in the business pages of the Mail on Sunday in an article focusing on career transition. Paul has worked closely on YSC's new Pathfinder offering.
April 2009
Creating Peak Performance in a Crisis
Nick Hastings, a Consultant in YSC's London office, has had an article published on the ForceForGood.com website which is run by the think tank Tomorrow's Company. The article includes practical tips for maintaining a positive frame of mind in the current climate.
Countering CEO Disengagement in the Age of TARP
Neil Jacobs, who heads up YSC's New York office, commentates in Business Week on the subject of CEO engagement and compensation.
What I learned from my boss
Cadbury CEO Todd Stitzer references the work YSC has done with Cadbury in a Management Today article that examines 'Survival lessons from leaders who have proved themselves'.
March 2009
Office moaners are something to groan about
Gurnek Bains, Chief Executive of YSC, comments in the Financial Times 'Business Life' section on a piece titled 'Office moaners are something to groan about'.
February 2009
Downsizing in difficult times
Jürgen Hell, Head of YSC Netherlands, was quoted in the Financieel Dagblad in a feature article examining downsizing in the current climate.
Where myths and symbolism matter
Larry Mayers, Senior Consultant at YSC's London office, writes for Talent Management Review on the challenges for leaders in the characteristically turbulent aviation industry – which includes combining a clear understanding of myths and symbolism with a distinct leadership signature.
Professional Change: The Not So Obvious Sources of Your Urge
Writing in online publication EnergyPulse, John Reed of YSC's Houston office takes a look at what drives and motivates executives in the energy sector.
Professional Change: The Not So Obvious Sources of Your Urge
Writing in online publication EnergyPulse, John Reed of YSC's Houston office takes a look at what drives and motivates executives in the energy sector.
Bringing in change
The work YSC did with Scottish Widows was featured in a case study that appeared in the February edition of The HR Director magazine. Click below for a PDF version of the case study.
January 2009
How to manage change at work effectively
Miles Teasdale, a Director in YSC's London office, has been quoted in the Business section of The Times in a feature giving advice to companies that are undergoing a programme of transition.
What CEOs can learn from national security
Neil Jacobs, who leads YSC's New York office, writes in Business Week on the pertinent issue of leading through crisis.
December 2008
A Path Through Leadership
Miles Teasdale, a Director in YSC's London office, contributed to an article on leadership, titled 'A Path Through Leadership' in Hourglass, the quarterly magazine aimed at HR professionals, published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (page 15).
November 2008
Extreme Makeover
Karen West discusses the transition from mid-level purchasing executive to strategic business partner in the supply-chain sector.
August 2008
Analysis: Making Sure Your Execs Flourish Abroad
Consultant Neil Jacobs explains how to pick the right candidates for foreign assignments and how to keep them happy overseas.
July 2008
Psychometrics: directors take personality tests - under the microscope
Ken Rowe, Managing Director of YSC, examines three senior directors in relation to their roles using personality tests.
February 2008
The Power of Politics
Ken Rowe analyses current politicians to demonstrate how individual personality traits impact on leadership and drive talent
December 2007
Why Leaders Fail
Phil Smith outlines the causes and implications of derailers which result in serious misalignment between individuals and the expectations of their role.
November 2007
Mavericks - must-have or management nightmare?
Phil Smith comments on the challenges of managing mavericks in an organisation.
September 2007
Leaders in Waiting
As companies find it increasingly difficult to hang on to their leaders in waiting, are talent pipelines becoming clogged at the top? Phil Smith comments.
August 2007
Need ideas? Ask your staff
Gurnek Bains, CEO of YSC, asserts the importance of companies encouraging their staff to contribute their ideas and opinions about their organisations to make them feel more valued and engaged.
July 2007
Bringing Meaning into the Workplace
Gurnek Bains, CEO of YSC, discusses how the practice of bringing meaning into the workplace is a key attribute of successful companies.
Succeed at the 'Inside Job' and Stay Longer
Andy Houghton discusses why true leaders hone those interpersonal skills
May 2007
Essential step for making the most of a course
Linda Anderson writes about YSC's 21st Century Leaders programme.
BT's new Executive coaching service
YSC pioneers a managed Executive Coaching Service for BT. Coaching at Work magazine takes a look at what this new model of coaching provision offers.
The CEO's Counsellor
YSC CEO Gurnek Bains shares his understanding of what makes a successful executive.
Leadership focus: Leadership brings sweet rewards for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's latest set of financial results showed a massive improvement in performance. Behind this success lies a leadership programme for the supermarket's top managers.
April 2007
How to create meaning in the workplace
Gurnek Bains, CEO of YSC, comments on the importance of creating meaning in the workplace.
March 2007
How to Identify Leadership Potential
Ken Rowe, Managing Director of YSC, examines the importance of identifying leadership potential to an organisation's success.
Give power back to the shop floor
Meaning Inc., written by Gurnek Bains et al., describes how J. Sainsbury revived itself by reintroducing meaning and leadership values into store managers' roles.
February 2007
The Right Way to Shake up a Company
YSC Director, Miriam Javitch, contributes to a Business Week discussion of how to change a company's culture.
January 2007
Meaning Inc, Workers Crave Meaning
Creating meaning for employees is the route to success, book claims
Andrew Mosby reviews Meaning Inc.
YSC to operate new coaching service at BT
Andrew Mosby reviews Meaning Inc.
BT enrols 500 managers in YSC's recently launched Executive Coaching Service
July 2006
Identity and Values at Work
Ken Rowe represents YSC at Personnel Today's 'round-table' of industry experts.
October 2005
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Traveling for business is no picnic. Lack of sleep, poor diet and no exercise coupled with long treks to the airport and even longer waits in...
August 2005
Drafting the Best Directors
Angela David comments on how the best company directors are typically unusual characters who are bright, but not brilliant, and are driven by the need to make a difference.
May 2005
Got a Good Boss
Angela David comments on how bright people can often get it wrong.
The Age (26 May 2005)
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April 2005
Making Your Office Work For You.
Larry Mayers comments on open plan and shared office environments.
February 2005
Making Your Office Work For You.
Larry Mayers comments on working from home.
October 2004
What the Experts Say.
Paul Ballman comments on asking staff for their views.
June 2004
CEOs on the Couch.
How do corporate psychologists YSC vet the Footsie bosses for their hidden strengths and weaknesses?