mission & Values

At Knowing Self Knowing Others, we are on a mission to develop self-aware leaders around the globe to generate kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection of hard and relational skills, recognition of impact and regulation of behaviour.

Care Value Knowing Self Knowing Others Dr Nia D Thomas

care

Prioritising the wellbeing of others through empathy, supportive actions, and demonstrating kindness in every interaction.

Respect Value Knowing Self Knowing Others Dr Nia D Thomas

Respect

Treating everyone with dignity, valuing their contributions and perspectives, while listening actively and fostering understanding as the foundation of all relationships.

Creativity Value Knowing Self knowing Others Dr Nia D Thomas

creativity

Embracing innovative thinking and encouraging fresh ideas to drive positive change, while cultivating an environment where imagination leads to effective problem-solving and inspiration.

Learning Value Knowing Self Knowing Others Dr Nia D Thomas

Learning

Committing to continuous growth by seeking knowledge, reflecting on experiences, and recognising learning as an enriching journey that enhances understanding and fosters improvement.

Blog

Contact Prevents Combat?

Contact Prevents Combat?

I managed to dip in to this amazing well-being event today. I caught part of a workshop about Wing Chun martial art, which has links to qigong and Kung fu. The presenter said that it was essential for there to be contact so that parties could be guided by what they...

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INCIVILITY – We all pay the price

INCIVILITY – We all pay the price

Today I joined a really interesting webinar by the Cognitive Institute, focussing on #civility in the workplace. I never cease to be amazed by the wealth of academic research that evidences the negative and frequently dangerous impact that even low level incivility...

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Uni News!

DBA: Nia Thomas Nia Thomas, a Law graduate who works in strategy at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, has graduated from USW with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) research degree. For her doctoral thesis, supervised by Professor Gareth...

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