The Digby Morgan ‘Hot Spot’

Digby Morgan was delighted to play host recently to some of the country’s leading HR lights at an exclusive dinner at that perennial West End favourite, One Aldwych. The highlight of the evening was a short, pre-dinner presentation from the globally acknowledged authority on management practices and the people implications of strategy, Dr Lynda Gratton.

Almost 50 guests attended the dinner including some of the country's most senior HR professionals from a range of blue-chip organisations such as Barclays, ICI, Prudential, WPP, Serco, Nomura, Kleinwort Benson, BP, Deutsche Bank and the London Stock Exchange.

Following the champagne reception, Dr Lynda Gratton gave guests a fascinating insight into Hot Spots and why some teams, workplaces and organisations buzz with energy - and others don't. (www.hotspotmovement.com)  

Lynda defined the Hot Spot as a moment when people are working together in exceptionally creative and collaborative ways. How they occur when the energy within and between people flares and when the mundanity of everyday activities is set aside for engaged work that is exciting and challenging. It is at these times, she explained, that ideas become contagious and new possibilities appear.

Digby Morgan’s CEO, John Maxted, spoke for everyone present when he thanked Lynda for her illuminating presentation and described the evening as one of the highlights of the HR year to date.