Martin Rice

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Training in white pajamas

I’ve been a martial artist since I was seven… well, seven and a half really - you had to be 8 years or older to join the karate club that I started with. I remember my first lesson like it was yesterday! Everyone lined up in height order and I wa...

Annual performance appraisals don’t work… regular ‘catch-ups’ do!

Do you dread your annual performance appraisal?  Is it stressful for you?  Do you find that you have to spend time gathering evidence to prove your worth? Does your annual performance appraisal add or detract from your relationship with your line ...

10 Tips to empower your people and improve your business!

My first job after graduating was as a trainee for a multinational textile manufacturer. I was bursting with enthusiasm and really wanted to make an impact in my role as Quality CoOrdinator for my new employers. I learned my role quickly and spent...

New habits... new you!

When we stop to think about it, we're all creatures of habit. We’re running on autopilot most of the time. Most of us get out the same side of bed every morning, put on the same shoe first and our subconscious mind guides us through the same morn...

How Dentists took their practices to the next level...

The dental practices that have been most successful in responding effectively  to changing and challenging market conditions have demonstrated  effective leaders across all levels of the organisation.  LEADERSHIP AT ALL LE...

What really makes a leader? This might come as a surprise...

Leadership – What really makes a leader? Here's one of the 'secrets' of what it really takes to be a leader! This is applicable across any organisation, whether it’s in a blue chip multinational organisation, an owner-managed small business, a gov...

Government grants for business development



“I have seen people grow and take on new roles and new leadership positions and the contribution that has been made to the business is significant. I am totally delighted with the programme and I look forward to continuing the relationship."