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Hubbub

Here you'll find digital resources and everything covered in our live Hubbub managers' sessions — facilitator slides, Miro board links, recordings and reminders of all those all important missions so everything is being gloriously tried and applied.

Hubbub Managers' Hub

Cubitts

Here you'll find links, recaps and recommended resources — on point to everything covered in your sessions together —  alongside all those all important missions so everything is being gloriously tried and applied.

Leading at Cubitts

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The Modern House

The Modern Manager at The Modern House

Drawn from a recent live workshop with neuroscientist, and author of How Confidence Works, Ian Robinson — we’ve summarised some actionable ideas for building confidence in both yourself and others too. Ian told us that confidence is simply, "the belief that you can do something", and we hope you'll be inspired to explore, experiment, and let us know what worked.

Six practical tools for building confidence and self-belief, shared by brain expert Ian Robertson

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In a choice episode of the Amazing If podcast; former FBI hostage negotiator and author of best-selling book Never Split the Difference, Chris Voss, gifted effective advice on how to negotiate successfully in all kinds of work contexts. The episode — shared below with some key takeouts and lateral learning — is a must-listen if you've a promotion, pay-rise or new project in mind.

Listen to former hostage Chris Voss share practical insights on better negotiation.

In this punchy and practical Ted Talk, co-author of 'Thanks for the Feedback', Sheila Heen, shares actionable insights for how we should be continually using feedback to learn and grow: revealing the pitfalls that often prevent us from pulling in and processing it properly. Alongside the talk itself, we've pulled out some insights and takeaways, tied in as always to broader ideas and lateral learning.

Watch Sheila Heen explain why we need to be regularly asking for feedback, and what stops us from doing so.

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Social psychologist Amy Cuddy's Ted Talk on posturing and power posing is one of the most viewed of all time. Simply and persuasively articulated; her ideas are scientifically proven and highly actionable. Referenced in many of our own courses and resources around presenting, confidence and belief; her talk is shared below alongside some key takeaways and invitations to experiment.

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shares powerful, actionable insights on the impact of our body language

This curated collection of resources supports much of the content covered in our Writing Well workshop. Included is a link to the workshop's Miro board, for sharing and refreshing on key themes and ideas. A great way to embed new learning is to teach something new to someone else. Enjoy!

Course Pack: Writing Well

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In our Conscious Inclusion workshops we explore the SEEDS model, conceived by the NeuroLeadership Institute as a tool for recognising and mitigating core kinds of bias (from Similarity to Safety) that can find their way into the day-to-day. It's a super practical and enlightening tool, and in this resource we introduce it — and share experiments for 'outsmarting ourselves' when it comes to each of the five SEEDS steps.

Discover and apply the SEEDS model, to defeat bias in everyday decisions

Scaling

Scaling Questions are useful in when we want to focus a conversation on change, and get a read on where someone is currently in relation to it. Drawn from the counselling profession; thought-provoking, quantified questions (typically on a scale of 1-10) can be paired with a follow-up question, used to initiate reflection and action. In this punchy resource, we introduce Scaling Questions and share some relevant examples so you're able to experiment with the approach for more insight and influence.

Experiment with a 'Scaling Question' to better connect, learn and influence

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This curated collection of resources supports much of the content covered in our Conscious Inclusion workshops. Included is a link to the workshop's Miro board, for internal sharing and refreshing on key themes and ideas. A great way to embed learning is to teach something new to someone else.

Course Pack: Conscious Inclusion

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This curated collection of resources supports much of the content covered in our Building Confidence workshops. Included also are our session slides, for internal sharing and refreshing on key themes and ideas.A great way to embed learning is to teach something new to someone else.

Course Pack: Building Confidence

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The Round-Robin brainstorming method is not only a great way to compress the volume and voices in meetings, but is a unique, collaborative tool for developing multiple ideas at once in a way that everyone participates equally.

Round Robin Brainstorming — An inclusive tool for inviting (and building on) everyone's ideas

Writer, actor and comedian David Mitchell’s snappy BBC podcast series takes a deep dive into the complex and often infuriating world of work meetings. Pulling in a variety of perspectives — from organisational designers to high ranking politicians history — Mitchell sets out to understand the appetite for gathering, and what gets in the way at the times we get together. Many of what's explored fits with our own evidence and experiments when it comes to making meetings matter, much of which is shared in this resource alongside a link to the podcast series itself and other ideas to put into practice.

Mitchell on Meetings — What we learned and where it led

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A purposeful, playful and proven tool to try among teams (or indeed solo) — de Bono's legendary Six Thinking Hats gets us intentionally out of our default world view, ensures diverse perspectives are being entertained and that default biases are dampened.

Encourage diverse perspectives, with Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats

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This personal, purposeful tool supports many of our leadership development programmes; as well as the Brand Called You session you'll discover in the open programme. It prompts reflection and creativity around our 'Leadership Brand' and the ways we want to intentionally 'show up' in our relationships with others.

eCourse: Leading with Purpose: A Brand called You

Chatter Bottom

Drawn from the thinking in psychologist Ethan Kross's excellent book Chatter, shared here is an edit of practical techniques to help us resolve the tension between getting caught in negative thought spirals and thinking clearly and constructively. A whole mix of tools are offered up — aiming to shift the way we think, and control the conversations we have with ourselves. And, as Ethan explained when joining a live session to unpack this thinking, scientists have identified how these tools work in isolation, it's on us to experiment with the combinations of practices that best work for us individually. Explore each below, and commit to applying some in the moments that matter the most.

Chatter: Practical tools to apply, and harness the voice in your head

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In her new book Just Work, coach and author of best-seller Radical Candor, Kim Scott reminds us of the power of keeping 'I', 'It' and 'You' in mind when calling out bias (and other unhelpful behaviour) both personally or as an upstander among our teams. In this resource we explore the idea of 'I statements', and share examples of such statements being positively and purposefully applied. How might you make use of 'I Statements' to beat bias, bring more candour to your team communication and inspire others towards ever more productive workplaces?

Using 'I statements' to challenge bias

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Originally conceived by Ben Dattner and developed further by the bright minds at Leapers, a Manual of Me is a really useful tool for showing people how they can best work with you. A Manual of Me creates positive conversations among teams about strengths, differences and inclusive collaboration. We reference the tool regularly in our training sessions on neurodiversity, and this resource shares some more context for those keen to experiment with a Manual of Me, as well as some advice from those who already have.

Create your personal user guide with a Manual of Me

Neuroworkplace

Modern workplace design is emphasising a variety of options that enable people to find a space that fits their specific needs for the task at hand; and supports specific neurodivergent conditions, and sensory processing styles. This visual guide, created by global design practice HOK, shows how neuroinclusive design considerations ultimately benefit everyone.

The Neuroinclusive workplace — a thought-provoking visual guide

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This short, self-directed course distills some of the key ideas and exercises from our Better Breathing workshop — inviting you to revisit, experiment, practice and share.

eCourse: Better Breathing

Burnout Reflections

This simple reflective tool support our live sessions and resources around the topic of burnout. It’s intended to provoke self-awareness around burnout, encouraging conversation and exploration around the topic.

Talking about burnout — a useful reflection tool

Conflict

These curated resources, many referenced in our Constructive Conflict course, will help you to dig deeper into the topic and revisit some of the key concepts covered. We've shared the workshop slides too, for those planning to replay was covered among their teams. Embed your learning by sharing it with others!

Course Pack: Constructive Conflict

Booksbooks

In our How to Have Ideas workshop, Nick explains that a lot of books have been written on ideas and creativity; and he's read them all — boiling down the best bits — so you don't need to. But you probably want to, so here they all are.

25 recommended books on creative thinking, courtesy of Saboteur creative director Nick Eagleton

Albert

These curated resources, many referenced in our Defining Problems workshop, will help you revisit and refresh what we covered together. We've shared relevant workshop slides, expert led video exercises and curated resources too —  perfect for replaying, sharing and teaching forward in your teams.

Course Pack: Defining Problems

Podcast

In this Knowledge Project podcast with Farnam Street, Sheila dissects conversational contexts and shares some practical insights to help us reframe the idea of 'difficult' and ensure that effective communication takes place.

Decoding Difficult Conversations — Sheila Heen unpacks the layers within those conversations you're probably avoiding.

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Mike Sagun is coach and facilitator, working with companies like DropBox, LinkedIn, and Google. Mike also partners with EVRYMAN, where he hosts and facilitates men’s groups and retreats. In this podcast, hosted by Conversation Factory founder and fellow facilitation lover Daniel Stillman — Mike shares some of his hard earned learning around bringing virtual groups together with presence and purpose.

Mastering (Virtual) Presence, coach and facilitator Mike Sagun in conversation for the Conversation Factory

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The tools and resources here, bring together and share much of what we cover in our How to Have Ideas workshop. You'll find session slides, digital gizmos and lots of recommended reading/listening and watching to further spark your mind.

Course Pack: How to have Ideas

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Field tested, and immediately applicable, in Never Split the Difference former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss guides us through the art of negotiation. Packed with practical principles, the ideas in the book are perfect for anyone looking to up their negotiation game at work, home or anywhere in-between. Here we unpack some of the key guidance and takeaways from the book.

Never Split the Difference, by Chris Voss — Key ideas and takeaways from the best-selling-book on negotiation skills.

A pleasing, and practical three part tool for purposefully presenting ourselves to others. The beauty of the Root, Stem, Branch framework is in how it enables us to get ourselves across in way that reveals our story memorably and with relevance.

Root, Stem, Branch — An organic approach for telling your own story

Tension

Tapping into the age-old power of storytelling can help us connect in all kinds of contexts, from 1-1's with our team-members to our outward facing customer advertising. And the simple framework outlined here can help bring simplicity and structure all kinds of stories. As easy as ABT...

And-But-Therefore — Try out a tested storytelling technique

Keen to learn more about how we change our minds, and persuade others too? In Think Again, organisational psychologist, and best-selling author, Adam Grant explores the science behind both. The book explores the biases and assumptions that we bring to our decision-making, and outlines methods for building mindsets of curiosity and growth. Grant introduces the critical skill of 'rethinking' — and how to be more intentional in our open-mindedness. Here we boil down some insights and takeouts from the book.

Think Again, by Adam Grant

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Recorded prior to the publication of his new book Chatter, Ethan joined the American Psychological Society's 'Speaking of Psychology' podcast, for a fascinating conversation, prompted by a tweet that went viral — sparking debate around the reality of inner monologues.

The voice in your head, and how to harness it — with psychologist Ethan Kross.

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The resources here support aspects of our live session on Mastering Business Models — with a focus on Alex Osterwalder's super-practical Business Model Canvas. We've linked to the Miro board used in a recent session too; often helpful for talking teams through what's covered.

Course Pack: The Business Model Canvas

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Facilitation and mediation expert Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives — whether business meetings or dinner parties — are often lacking in punch and purpose. Recommended reading for anyone who brings others together, The Art of Gathering, sets out a bold new approach to gathering,  inviting us to embrace distinctiveness and real human connection. Here we summarise some of Parker's sets most practical steps for invigorating any kind of group.

The Art of Gathering, by Priya Parker

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Developed by the team at LifeLabs learning, and drawing from Daniel Pink's thinking in his book Drive — this model enables us to quickly sense-check how engaged (or disengaged) people in our team are feeling. Great for leaders and managers, and great for self-awareness raising too.

What's your team's CAMPS score? Get a snapshot of engagement levels.

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Understanding the distinction between Calling Out and Calling in; and arming ourselves with timely expressions, talking points and intentional language will contribute to cultures of inclusive growth and psychological safety.

Intentional Interruption: Calling Out vs. Calling In

Encourage your team to get to know each other on a deeper level, discussing differences and strengths — by using the hundred-year-old personality test as a simple tool for connection and conversation.

Get your team talking to each other with a practical take on the Myers-Briggs personality test

Feedback

These curated resources, many referenced in our Owning Feedback course, will help you to dig deeper into the topic and revisit some of the key concepts covered (noticing, BID and much more besides). We've shared the workshop slides too, for those planning to replay was covered among their teams. Embed your learning by sharing it with others!

Course Pack: Owning Feedback

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Video

Digital product studio ustwo founder Matt Miller — aka Mills —  describes his experience of ADHD, what it's meant for his working relationships and the transformative power of neurodiversity.

ADHD, work and leading teams — a first person perspective

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Copywriter and Creative Director Steve Harrison talks about how putting the reader in the driving seat can transform our writing.

The power of 'You' in writing

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This 10-minute tool is intended to raise awareness, inspire curiosity and further conversation around the topic of neurodiversity — helping us all to think smarter about those who think differently.

eCourse: Neurodiversity Knowledge-Check

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In our How to Have Ideas workshop we share the simple Visual Collisions tool — a playful, punchy and purposeful approach to sparking our imaginations. Here's a digital version for you to use solo, or among your teams.

eCourse: Visual Collisions

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Roger Horberry is an author and copywriter. Here he demystifies the writing process, and offers a helpful tip for crafting good copy.

Clear and simple copy

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Most of us are pretty bad at breathing, even though it's one of the most important things you can do to improve brain performance. Author and entrepreneur Chris Baréz-Brown shares a quick exercise to get you back in the zone.

Breathing for productivity

Whether you’ve got a new team that hasn’t worked together before, or want to bring new energy into a group, this simple exercise helps everyone get to know each other to make workflows more enjoyable and efficient for all.

Knowing me, knowing you

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Creative director, and Saboteur co-founder, Nick Eagleton believes the secret to generating great ideas is generating more of them. And that starts with making connections.

How to generate more ideas (and get to the good ones) with Nick Eagleton

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These curated resources, many referenced in our Delegation Done session, will help you revisit and refresh what we covered together. We've shared relevant workshop slides and a bitesize worksheet — perfect for replaying, sharing and teaching forward in your teams.

Course Pack: Delegation, Done

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An edit of newly added resources and those proving consistently popular among our partners' teams.