What should leadership look like in 2026?
In a world that continues to shift, the organisations that thrive will be those that invest in leaders who can steady the ship while still charting a bold course forward.
Collaboration
We often talk about collaboration being a key factor in high functioning and high performing organisations, and for good reason writes Acorn associate Becky Viccars
Clear, Kind Leadership
A solid foundation of trust is absolutely imperative for creating a cohesive and high performing team, writes Acorn associate Becky Viccars in our latest Insight article.
Cumbrian Charity COAT to Close
Over recent years, Acorn have been immensely proud to support the Cumbria Overseas Aid Trust (COAT) as our chosen charity, and it was terribly sad to hear that the charity has decided to close after nearly 40 years supporting communities in some of the poorest regions of the world.
Green Light for Kier and HMP Glasgow
We are delighted to see confirmation that Kier have been awarded the contract by the Scottish Government to deliver a major new prison project, HMP Glasgow.
Succession Planning for SMEs: Securing the Future of Your Business
Succession planning is often overlooked by SMEs, but for businesses operating at this level it’s absolutely essential to develop their future leaders.
The Benefits of Outdoor Management Development
Acorn’s outdoor management development (OMD) programmes offer a unique and powerful way to enhance leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Unlike traditional indoor and classroom-based training, OMD helps participants break free from the constraints of the office environment, encouraging deep connection, fresh perspectives and creativity.
RACER Update July 2024
Acorn is in the latter stages of their collaboration and team coaching work with the RACER team at Nuclear Waste Services in west Cumbria and the findings of the Collaboration Questionnaire continue to underline the progress made by this high performing team.
Kinamba Community Project Update – April 2024
Kinamba Community Project Update – April 2024 We were thrilled when a brief newsletter arrived with us this week from Meg at the Kinamba Community Project about a visit to the GITISI secondary school where a number of children from the Project are studying. The school is a secondary boarding school and one of the…
Don’t Let Bad Apples Spoil Your Team
Do you ever wonder just how many perfectly good barrels of fruit get spoiled by just one ‘bad apple’? The bad apple analogy is well-known and generally accepted, but how often is this off-the-cuff remark taken seriously and acted upon in the workplace?