A closer partnership

What it means to go viral, how to set new hires up for success and the secret to building confidence and hitting your goals.

Some personal news this week, but before I go any further, I want to make it clear that What’s Next isn’t going anywhere! I’ve been lucky to have the Talent Insight Group as a client for over six months now, and now I’m extending that relationship by joining them as fractional Head of Marketing. I’m still welcoming new client work for June and July, so do drop me a line if you have a project in mind.

The Long Read

What it really mean to go viral, and why it matters: If it doesn’t spread it’s dead

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Work in the wild

Are you setting up new hires to succeed, or dumping them in the deep end after an action packed induction week? My latest guide covers the onboarding process and how businesses are failing new employees.

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The week online

Ex-Google Mo Gawdat discusses the dangers of AI in a special episode of Stephen Bartlett’s podcast.

3 things to keep in mind when delivering negative feedback, and why the sandwich approach doesn’t work.

And finally

The easiest way to build trust, confidence and hit your goals? Show up and do what you said you would do.  Fully aware I sound like an annoying PT giving you a pep talk at this point, but it doesn’t make it less true.

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So that’s all good then

The UK is in meltdown (read, it's over 20 degrees) and we’re on the other side of two projects for major UK brands. It's time to dig out the ice lollies and drag our laptops into the open air to celebrate*.