Building a High-Performing Project Culture at HMP Glasgow
Acorn has been supporting the senior leadership team from Kier Construction on one of Scotland’s most high-profile infrastructure projects, HMP Glasgow.
Building Collaboration at the Heart of Engineering Innovation
Acorn Coaching & Development is supporting RED Engineering’s Tech Centre team as the award-winning business expands further into the nuclear decommissioning sector.
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.
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.
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?
Recognition for Team Contribution, Regardless of Role
Whilst the majority of Acorn’s work is with individuals and teams at the forefront of an organisation’s activities, we were recently included in an internal communication piece which demonstrated a company’s culture of collaboration and enhanced teamwork cascading through the business.