Author David Klaasen

David Klaasen

David is a Chartered Human Resource Management professional and was recognised as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in 2002. He is also a member of the Institute of Directors. He moved into the Learning and Development arena, inspired by the measurable results it can produce, after gaining valuable international management experience in 5 Star Hotels and Haute Cuisine Restaurants. Since 1988 David has been working with all levels of management, across a broad range of sectors, he has designed award winning training programmes for the Meridien Hotel Group and developed nationally recognised Management Development programmes. He now runs his own specialist Consultancy, Inspired Working, providing practical insights and awareness that make a significant difference. As an accredited Adviser, Coach and NLP Master Practitioner, David specialises in helping organisations to understand and optimise models of best practice. His friendly and accessible technique makes it easier to evaluate management effectiveness, implement organisational change and align the personal aspirations of staff with business objectives. His approach can often release unexpected resources and innovation amongst management and staff. He is an enthusiastic and emotionally intelligent communicator who clarifies complex issues and engages audiences, inspiring them into action.

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When managers don't manage

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2012-05-02 (2 views)

Learning and growth are about developing a new set of internal standards and distinctions that inform and influence our behaviour and capability. But what do you do when your people, including managers, are unable to independently apply their skills and knowledge to evaluate and create improvements in their performance and ... Read more (901 words)

Are you neglecting the Basics?

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2012-04-05 (1 views)

It's all too easy to get caught up in the complexity of work. We have to juggle vast amounts of information, interruptions and still meet our deadlines. But what about the basics? They have the power to transform your business! Are you taking enough care to avoid misunderstandings in your ... Read more (924 words)

Do you know what your people are worth?

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2012-03-08 (1 views)

The relentless pressure on finances is putting a serious strain on all aspects of business. The slow, painful and uncertain crawl out of the longest downturn in living memory means there is less money available to invest in improvements and yet, there is an ongoing demand from staff to increase ... Read more (1395 words)

What level of thinking are you encouraging in your people?

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2012-02-02 (1 views)

We are facing an unprecedented crisis in workplace motivation. Only the businesses that are quick to learn and adapt will survive and thrive in the current economic climate. Survey after survey is showing that the majority of people are disengaged at work and are delivering well below their best efforts. ... Read more (1633 words)

Are you too certain about what you know to be able to learn?

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2012-01-05 (0 views)

The ability to rapidly learn and apply new ways of working is the key to business success, especially in our knowledge based economy. The dramatic changes in technology are leaving some senior people stranded as they struggle to manage the vast amounts of information required to run a successful business. ... Read more (1288 words)

How proficient are your people?

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2011-12-08 (1 views)

As a senior manager you probably have very high levels of awareness and technical expertise in your chosen field. You can effortlessly make decisions that actually require reflecting on your vast experience, and sorting through millions of mental maps with various levels of complexity. But what about your people? What ... Read more (1476 words)

Are you getting the tension just right?

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2011-11-03 (2 views)

You can only control that of which you are aware, that of which you are unaware controls you. Awareness is very empowering but we often neglect it because we are too busy; addicted to the urgency of crises and fire fighting. But there is another way . . .Hooked on ... Read more (1394 words)

In management, once is not enough!

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2011-10-05 (0 views)

When it comes to effective management, once is not enough!Are you falling into the trap of telling your people only once and assuming that they will then diligently get on with your request? In the modern workplace we are all inundated with hundreds of demands from clients and customers as ... Read more (798 words)

Are you making your people feel disgusted?

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2011-09-07 (1 views)

Are you making your people feel disgusted? An Inspired Working Article by David Klaasen While many businesses have a set of values, they are often seen as irrelevant and even a source of disgust by staff. This is because they don't see the connection between the stated values and behaviour ... Read more (1223 words)

Are you helping or hindering performance?

Submitted by David Klaasen on 2011-08-03 (1 views)

Are your emotions helping or hindering performance?An Inspired Working Article by David Klaasen Your emotions are setting the standards in your business and the performance of your team is like a mirror of your inner state of consciousness. If you want to change their performance you need to change the ... Read more (1490 words)

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