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March23
2015
Nexum has reached a pivotal moment in its development
Can you tell us about your activities and briefly explain what they involve? Nexum is human resources agency, active in Belgium, France, Switzerland and Luxembourg. Our aim is to support leaders in implementing their strategies and achieving results by facilitating change, based on the human aspect. After a career of 15 years with an international bank in Luxembourg, I opened the Luxembourg branch of Nexum where, for the past two years, I have been combining the roles of Managing Partner, consultant and trainer. Nexum is an international company that develops its expertise (consulting, training, coaching) in order to constantly gain a better understanding and insight into the issues faced by our clients, and to offer innovative solutions, supporting all those involved until the successful outcome. Moreover, Nexum is able to draw on the services of a community of highly skilled experts, all of whom embody our image: authentic and driven ...
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Antoine Wouters -
February24
2015
PROSCI ANNOUNCES A NEW AUTHORIZED TRAINING PROVIDER IN EUROPE
Nexum support leaders in creating commitment and fulfilment to implement strategies and deliver performance by facilitating transformations through people at organizational, team and individual level. Having been in business for more than 13 years, Nexum is a recognized international and local mid-sized player in the discipline focused on the people side of organizational transformations. “Prosci is delighted to welcome Nexum to the Global Affiliate Network, ” states Allison Seabeck, President of Prosci. “The addition of a new partner will increase the availability of certified Prosci resources in Europe and will expand the number of organizations that benefit from access to Prosci’s methodology, tools, and training.” Authorized Training Providers are consulting and training companies accredited to deliver Prosci’s internationally recognized change management certification and training programs, including courses for executives, managers, employees and change management practitioners. Authorized Training Providers provide Prosci change management training onsite for individual clients, often ...
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Antoine Wouters -
February23
2015
Apart from the group leader, 5 distinct roles come to light. These 5 roles may have an unnerving effect upon you and can put the brakes on group dynamics, even create disharmony and contribute to unease within the group. The Group Leader The Flamboyant Scapegoat The Victimized Scapegoat The Seducer The Anti-Conflict Person The Hidden Leader Most of the time, the other people in the group observe how the group leader manages these 5 personalities. As the head of the group, he or she is interested in identifying the positioning of each one of them to better anticipate or second-guess their moves and take the initiative. As soon as unease within the group is observed, it is important to initiate changes to the players. The Group Leader He/she is either the designated or the self-proclaimed leader of the group. His authority will depend ...
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January29
2015
Stories shape cultures; they spark emotions and make sense of the past, present and future. That is why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for leaders to make sense of complex transformations. Stories connect the whole organization to the business journey rationally and emotionally. However, it has become common knowledge that getting your message across effectively depends for 90% on the way you “play your instrument” (your body and your voice). It makes sense for leaders to look for consistency and best postures in order to maximize their impact on their environment. How do I move? More precisely, how do I place my body in front of others? There is a need for awareness of what I am doing and feeling. Let’s refer to the experience of Gilles Wiernik (actor, singer & facilitator) in order to help leaders stand like “a tall and strong tree”. The ...