INSIGHTS
Insights & Research

If something isn't working,
start here.

Short articles for leaders who sense a problem but haven't named it yet. Research papers for those ready to go deeper into the evidence before they act.

What you'll find here

Two ways in.
Same direction.

Insight articles for those who've noticed a problem but haven't named it yet. Research papers for those who've named it and want the evidence before commissioning. Both are free. Neither requires sign-up.

Insight Articles
Short-form (1,500–2,000 words). Written for problem-aware leaders — those who've experienced training that didn't stick, culture change that didn't land, or teams that communicate badly despite doing the courses. No jargon, no pitch.

Research Papers
Long-form (4,000–5,000 words). Rigorous academic referencing throughout, with practical application sections in every paper. Built on Dr Stuart Nolan's PhD research at Lancaster University and fifteen years of applied practice with 2,500+ participants.

2,500+
Participants across
all client work
15+
Years of applied
practice
14
Sectors
served
11
Articles & papers
available now
Insight Articles

For leaders who sense
a problem.

Not sure what's wrong — or whether training is even the answer? Start here. Each article addresses a question that brings people to this site.

Research Papers

Eight papers.
One argument.

For those who've named the problem and want the full evidence base before commissioning. Seven thematic papers, each standing alone, plus one that sets out the complete academic foundation.

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