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Unlocking Leadership Excellence in Fire and Rescue Services: Join Our Exclusive Webinar
Unlocking Leadership Excellence in Fire and Rescue Services: Join Our Exclusive Webinar 📅 Date: 2nd April🕒 Time: 12.30-13.30pm Effective leadership is the foundation of a high-performing Fire and Rescue Service (FRS). Strong leadership not only enhances team...
Real World Group at PPMA Conference 2025: Celebrating 50 Years of Public Sector Leadership
Real World Group at PPMA Conference 2025: Celebrating 50 Years of Public Sector Leadership We are thrilled to once again be attending the PPMA Conference 2024 as a strategic sponsor, a milestone event as the Public Services People Managers Association celebrates its...
WEBINAR Mastering Behavioural Frameworks – Strategic Talent Management
WEBINAR Mastering Behavioural Frameworks: The Key to Strategic Talent Management Join us for the first webinar in our exclusive Strategic Talent Management (STM) series, where we explore the key components for effective STM and how to ensure your approach is both...
Unlocking Leadership Excellence in Fire and Rescue Services: Join Our Exclusive Webinar
Unlocking Leadership Excellence in Fire and Rescue Services: Join Our Exclusive Webinar Effective leadership is the foundation of a high-performing Fire and Rescue Service (FRS). Strong leadership not only enhances team productivity and resilience but also fosters a...
Supporting fire service leaders to build a stronger culture
Enhancing Leadership in Fire and Rescue Services: A Culture of Growth and Engagement In the demanding world of fire and rescue services, leadership is not just about making critical decisions under pressure—it is about creating a culture that enables individuals and...
Leadership & Culture in the Fire and Rescue Service: Key Insights from Our Latest Article
In the ever-evolving landscape of Fire and Rescue services, effective leadership and a strong organisational culture are critical to success. But what does "good leadership" really look like in the fire service? And how can the right culture support teams in...
Discover the Nature of Truly Great Leadership: A Conversation with Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe and Juliette Alban-Metcalfe
Discover the Nature of Truly Great Leadership: A Conversation with Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe and Juliette Alban-Metcalfe At Real World Group, we’re passionate about reshaping the way the world thinks about leadership. That’s why we’re thrilled to be featured...
Shaping the Real World of Leadership: Mark Powell Joins Real World Group as Head of Consulting
Real World Group, a renowned UK-based organisation specialising in leadership development and evidence-based psychometric tools, is excited to announce the appointment of Mark Powell as Head of Consulting to our growing business. With over 25 years of experience as a...
PODCAST – Unlocking Leadership Potential: Real World Group’s Insights from ‘Transformational Thinking for Health Leaders’
Real World Group "Unlocking Leadership Potential: Real World Group's Insights from 'Transformational Thinking for Health Leaders'" PODCAST Recently, Real World Group had the privilege of appearing on a podcast to discuss the powerful impact of 360-degree feedback in...
Real World Group at the Local Government Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024
Real World Group at the Local Government Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Real World Group will be attending and are jointly exhibiting with North West Employers Organisation at the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual...
AI & Leadership: Getting It Right
AI & Leadership: Getting It Right In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of AI into various business functions is inevitable. However, the question remains: should AI replace traditionally human-directed activities, particularly in...
WEBINAR |Mastering Hybrid Leadership: Leading Well in a Hybrid World 4th June 1pm – 2pm
Real World Group is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar, "Mastering Hybrid Leadership: Leading Well in a Hybrid World," designed to help leaders navigate the complexities of hybrid teams and workplaces and equip with the skills needed to thrive in hybrid...
Leading Change: Our Commitment to the Blue Light Charter
Leading Change: Our Commitment to the Blue Light Charter As a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to driving positive change, we are thrilled toannounce our decision to sign the Blue Light Charter. Our endorsement of this initiativeunderscores our unwavering...
Rethinking leadership assessment to reduce work-related stress
Rethinking leadership assessment to reduce work-related stress Juliette Alban-Metcalfe Leaders today can genuinely assert that their jobs are much tougher than their predecessors’ were. As little as 15 years ago the world was a lot more stable, predictable and...
AI and leadership – getting it right
Juliette Alban-Metcalfe, Chartered occupational psychologist and CEO of Real World Group writes for CONNECTED the Municipal Journal Supplement The use of AI in organisations is increasing exponentially, and potentially without any limits. Organisations are naturally...
Successful hybrid working ‘requires personalisation’
The attitudes and values of leaders also needed to shift to enable successful hybrid working, said occupational psychologist and chief executive of leadership development firm Real World Group, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe. Juliette Alban-Metcalfe outlines five tips for...
Real World Group Leadership Guide Series – Surviving and thriving through Disruption
Real World Group’s latest white paper in partnership with the PPMA addresses what can leaders do to increase productivity whilst preventing burnout, maintaining wellbeing, and increasing the engagement and resilience of employees. This paper summarises this research...
How 360 degree feedback helps enhance your success as a leader
When used for developmental purposes (as opposed to performance appraisal) 360-degree feedback is the best way to gather useful and accurate feedback as a leader
Addressing the Major Barriers to Diversity in Executive and Senior Leadership
This blog explores how selection processes can block leaders from underrepresented groups from senior posts in recruitment or promotion.
Why is it so important that leaders are inclusive?
The Keynote was delivered by our founding Director, Professor Beverley Alimo-Metcalfe and…
New article – Effective leadership of hybrid teams
Despite the fact that most organisations have had some or all teams working in fully remote or hybrid ways nearly two years, there remains much uncertainty and lack of understanding of what kind of leadership is most successful in sustaining effective hybrid teams....
Real World Group CEO on HR Magazine’s Most Influential Thinkers list 2021
HR Magazine’s Most Influential Thinkers is an annual list that celebrates the most influential players in the field of people strategy. We are delighted that Real World Group CEO, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe has made the prestigious list of 53 of HR’s most influential...
Understanding Leadership & Psychological Safety
The subject of "psychological safety" has arguably never been more popular in organisation & leadership development. It is defined by Professor Amy Edmondson of Harvard as "a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions,...
Real World Group is 20 years old!
We are very happy to announce that Real World Group is 20 years old this month! Given that University spin-out companies are notorious for not having a great survival rate, we are thrilled that we are still thriving 20 years later. Over the past two decades we have...
Prof Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe Keynote at the Universities HR Conference 2021
Real World Group's understanding of what effective leadership looks like has never been more important as leaders are charged with continuing to reshape our organisations through and beyond Covid. We are looking forward to sharing our expertise and thought leadership...
Becoming a Mindful Employer Events
You may not be familiar with Leeds Mindful Employer Network, but in an era of increased pressure on mental health at work, they are a great organisation to engage with. From 15th - 21st March they are hosting a week of virtual learning, inspiration and networking....
Five ways to remain an Engaging Leader through Covid and beyond
Many leaders are looking for guidance on how they can best support their teams during these unprecedented times. Here, Real World Group CEO, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe, shares five key insights into how leaders can remain effective and protect their own wellbeing....
Real World Group appoints new Board member as part of growth plan
Real World Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Hopwood to the Real World Group Board. Jim brings with him a wealth of experience in successfully scaling companies, as well as international mergers and acquisitions. With a career spanning information...
Why recruiting the best leaders is more important than ever
Many employers over the last few months have, understandably, pulled up the drawbridge on new hires. However, as we move into the next phase more and more organisations are starting to look ahead at how they will need to change and adapt in the medium and longer term,...
PPMA Webinar: Leading teams post-pandemic: how to thrive in the new normal
Real World Group CEO, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe, will be presenting a webinar for the Public Services People Managers Association (PPMA) on Monday 22nd June. Organisations face the huge challenge now and over coming months of adapting to enormous transformation caused...
TLQ briefing video now available
Coaches who are accredited to apply the Real World Group TLQ 360 can now use an engaging and informative video to brief participants prior to launch. We are circulating the video with every new TLQ order. Please get in touch if you would like to review the video...
Leadership & Teamwork post-pandemic: Real World Group & TMS Development International webinar
Real World Group CEO, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe and TMS Development International MD, Mark Gilroy will be sharing their predictions about and advice on leadership and teamworking into the future. Join us for the webinar on Wednesday 10 June at 13:00 BST for our latest...
From Stressed to Florishing – keynote at the PPMA Annual Conference 2019
The Keynote was delivered by our founding Director, Professor Beverley Alimo-Metcalfe and…
CFOs, COOs, CMOs – who makes the best CEO?
Unless you’re a founder, you are most likely looking to move into the CEO position after…
Don’t Worry, Be Happy – PPMA Conference 2019
We are delighted to announce that Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe, Founding Director of Real World Group will be…
Real World Group at the British Quality Foundation Leadership Conference on March 28th in London
There is a wonderful speaker line-up, including our very own…
Learn more about the PLI through the Association of Coaching webinar with guest expert; Chief Executive of Real World Group, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe
The next complimentary Member-benefit webinar will also show how behaviour is…
Hitting the wall: why mindset matters when growth stalls and 5 tips to get it right
Rachel Hannan, Chair of Real World Group offers five tips for leaders on…
Grant Thornton unveils 2018 Faces of a Vibrant Economy featuring Rachel Hannan
We are delighted to reveal that that our chair, Rachel Hannan has been selected by…
Real World Group to support Forward Ladies National Awards
As a company committed to inclusion and diversity we’re delighted to once again support the…
The good, the bad and the downright overdue: the progress of women on Boards – and why we all have a role to play
Rachel Hannan, Chair, of Real World Group wrote an article a couple of weeks ago for HR Magazine, prompted by…
Levelling the playing field
It’s hard to believe in the 21st century, but there has been a significant, recent decline in the number of women in executive roles in FTSE 250 companies, and no progress among…
Rachel Hannan, chair of Real World Group explores; The good, the bad and the downright overdue for HR Magazine
The article takes a further look at why we should stop judging women and diverse leaders against outdated leadership criteria and…
Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe speaking at Police North East Region Senior Leaders Forum
The leadership forum was hosted at West Yorkshire Police’s Training Centre of excellence. Deputy Police Constable for West Yorkshire Police…
Top 40 Business Women in Yorkshire
We are delighted to share the news that Real World Group’s Chair, Rachel Hannan has been featured once again in Insider Yorkshire Magazine as one of the 40 most significant women in Yorkshire business.
Five principles of high-performing teams
Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe And Juliette Alban-Metcalfe explore the five principles of high-performing teams in Personnel Today.
Engaging Leadership – a better approach to leading a team?
CEO, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe’s article in the Nursing Times explains how a specific approach to leadership, called Engaging Transformational Leadership, provides a framework for nursing leaders to rise to these challenges.
Successful Leadership: It’s not who you are, it’s what you do
CEO, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe shares her thoughts on leadership in 2018 and beyond with Brewster Pratap’s Unique People Magazine.
How Can Organisations Take Ownership of Wellbeing?
Culture change around engagement and wellbeing starts with leaders and their behaviour. But it is also about individuals taking ownership and responsibility to create a climate that enhances employee mental health for everyone, as Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe explains in Personnel Today’s, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Magazine.
Real World Group to sponsor the Engage for Success Conference 2018
We’re proud sponsors of the Engage for Success conference held on the Thursday March 22nd 2018 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London.
Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe joins Great British Speakers Agency
Co-founder of Real World Group Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe joins the Great British Speakers selection.
Juliette Alban-Metcalfe – CEO, Real World Group to speak at Women’s Global Leadership Summit
Juliette Alban-Metcalfe – CEO, Real World Group to speak at Ashridge Executive Education and Hult International Business Schools, Women’s Global Leadership Summit, on the 2nd March 2018
Building Team Resilience Webinar with Juliette Alban-Metcalfe
You can now sign up for a free masterclass with Juliette Alban-Metcalfe and Forward Ladies.
NEW BOOK Launch, The Psychology of Ethnicity in Organisations with CEO, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe as contributing author
Juliette Alban-Metcalfe gives her insight into the challenges of career progression for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) leaders, and how to overcome them.
Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe joins Chartwell Speaker Agency
We are delighted to announce Chartwell Speakers now manage the speaker bookings of Real World Groups founding director; Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe.
Real World Group takes an honest look at integrity
The impact of the exposure of a lack of integrity on companies’ performance and reputation is well-publicised through cautionary tales such as the fallout from the “Greyball” software being exposed at Uber, and the impact of the emissions scandal at VW.
Real World Group feature in Personnel Today
The World Health Organization has called stress “the epidemic of the 21st Century”, and work-related stress is argued to be the major factor causing this phenomenon (Fink G, 2016).
Juliette Alban-Metcalfe will be speaking at EAWOP WorkLab in Riga, Latvia
Real World Group will be attending the 6th EAWOP WorkLab – Practitioner Skills Workshop on Organisational and Culture Change on the 2nd – 4th November, 2017, in Riga, Latvia.
Fleur Scott Joins Real World Group as Director of Consulting and Partnerships
We are delighted to announce that Fleur Scott has joined Real World Group as our Director of Consulting and Partnerships.
The Culture Advantage: Engaging Leadership
The Center for Business as an Agent for World Benefit, based at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, is at the forefront of thinking and practise in enabling organisations to do well by doing good.
CIPD and FIFA Go Head to Head to Engage the Crowds
As HR Directors across the world continue to work hard on trying to find solutions for how the leaders with whom they work can best enhance employee engagement, the CIPD are keen to support them in this endeavour.
Organisations need to fundamentally rethink leadership to enable gender equality
With continued focus on the need to increase gender equality among senior positions in organisations, it is essential that organisations such as everywoman exist.
Real World Group Expands Engaging Leadership into New Territories
Recent times have seen the adoption of Real World Group’s TLQ into new countries overseas – namely Canada, Japan and now more widely in China.
Building on Evidence Base of Real World Group’s Unique Team 360 Instrument
Real World Group’s Engaging Team 360 is now available as a unique, true 360-degree instrument for teams to adopt.
Real World Group CEO Appointed as Associate Adjunct Professor in Australia
Juliette Alban-Metcalfe, CEO of Real World Group, has been appointed as Adjunct Associate Professor of the Australian Centre for Sustainable Business and Development at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
Real World Group at CIPD Centenary Conference 2013
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development Northern Branch, who celebrated with their most impressive conference so far at York Racecourse on 6th & 7th June.
Upcoming Presentations at Asia Pacific Congress on Health Leadership in Canberra
August sees the annual Asia Pacific Congress on Health Leadership, organised by the Australian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM), and hosted this year in Canberra from 28th to 30th August.
Leading the Way in Building Critical Knowledge of Effective Healthcare
The first, entitled “Changing the Culture of the NHS” (27th April) addresses the pressing needs of NHS Boards to know how to effectively respond to the Francis Report on the findings of the Mid-Staffs review of quality and care in the NHS.
Real World Group published in new book on Work and Occupational Psychology
The chapter, entitled “Career Development and Appraisal” focuses on the range of formal and informal approaches to career development and appraisal that organisations and individuals undertake, with a particular focus on diversity, potential bias, and operating in the new business climate.
New jewel of an article demonstrating the unique value of Real World Group’s diagnostics
The article, entitled, “Reliability of the leadership competencies and engaging leadership scale” describes new evidence of the impact of leader behaviour on employees’ wellbeing at work and positive attitudes to work.
Real World Group Appearing this Winter in Norway
Real World Group Founding Director, Professor Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe, will be taking Engaging Leadership to the Nordic Countries with a keynote speech at the HR Norge Conference to be held between 22nd and 24th January in Lillehammer, Norway.
Deepening our academic roots down under
This week sees the conclusion of another successful Australian trip by Real World Group Chief Executive, Juliette Alban-Metcalfe, who has been visiting various Partners across the vast country.
Riding on the CREST of a wave
The importance of an engaging leadership culture across the emergency services has never been more apparent than now, in a time of significantly reduced resources and increased demands on service provision.
Governance and Leadership to be Scrutinised in Emerald Major International Conference
With many recent global corporate scandals coming to light in recent times, ranging from individual organisations to whole sectors, it is perhaps no surprise that governance is garnering increasing attention on the international stage. The international publishers of...