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Editor’s Letter W elcome to the second issue of Accelerate. We hope to join you on your journey, providing interesting perspectives and new insights that can help guide you as you proactively become as good as you can be, both in your professional and personal life. We are thrilled to feature : Tim Gallwey, widely regarded as the godfather of the current coaching movement, who discusses the Inner Game; Cindy Saunders, who is providing the first of a three part series of articles on employee engagement; Dr Mark Goulston, author of Just Listen, Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone, who talks exclusively to us, about to how to listen; Professor Sattar Bawany who outlines the role and future of HR; and so much more. We have quite a number of surveys, whitepapers and infographics - from Robert Walters, Execu|Search Group and LinkedIn, to name a few, on trending issues in HR this year. So, look out for them inside! Accelerate is for anyone leading, coaching, engaging and growing others. Our focus is on all things related to the development, growth and inspiration of people within teams and organisations. Accelerate aims to create a balance between professional and personal development and to have broad appeal whether you work in business, government or academia, regardless of practice or industry. We hope that Accelerate will be an essential part of your professional life. This Issue Issue 02 | February 2015 PEOPLE LEADING BUSINESS verticaldistinct.com/human-resource/accelerate-magazine We welcome any feedback. Enjoy this Issue, Rowena Morais Editor, Accelerate Magazine February 2015 [email protected] WHY HR SHOULD USE MESSAGE MAPS WANT TO GET AHEAD? TRY LISTENING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT - DISCOVER WHAT WORKS February 2015 7