Belinda Palmer

By Alex Shacklock, Director. The phrase “we play to the strengths of our people” suggests that a firm understands and utilises the unique abilities and talents of their employees. However, in practice, so many firms struggle to identify and harness these strengths effectively. This may be due to a lack of clarity about the capabilities […]

theGrogroup’s journey This week, theGrogroup proudly celebrates its 9th anniversary, a significant milestone in our transformative journey of growth. Although theGrogroup officially came into existence 9 years ago, our roots trace back to June 1994 when Paul Richmond founded Right Training. For nearly three decades, our unwavering dedication has revolved around empowering professional services firms […]

By Paul Richmond We woke at 5 am on Sunday, May 28th in the comfort of one of our children’s homes in London, knowing the comfort would not last. The day ahead loomed large, primarily because we knew we had failed to complete the crucial “big ride,” which typically accounts for at least 70% of […]

By Paul Richmond, Managing Director. The latest report from ACCA on global work trends makes for interesting reading. In the UK we are more likely to be embracing hybrid and fully remote working compared to other global countries. Whether this is down to the way we locked down and what people realised was possible, the nature […]

By Paul Richmond, Managing Director. It is hugely frustrating to know that for many professional firms over half their intake comprises women, yet men usually fill the majority of senior management and leadership positions. In March 2022, a Chartered Management Institute study reported that women, who made up nearly half (48%) of the UK working […]

We have recently launched our Gro:horizons proposition to enable us to more effectively manage and deliver our strategic consulting services.  Ahhhh Strategy … that thing that everyone talks about and the subject that thousands of books have been written about.  We know that all organisations know they need to define who they are, what they stand for, […]

How leading by example and creating a culture of openness can support your employees and help manage their imposter syndrome. By Kielan Tayler, Lead Facilitator and Executive Coach. A 2022 survey of 2,500 UK workers shows that 58 per cent of workers experience imposter syndrome. The report from global job site Indeed, revealed women are […]