The government’s role in education
“The inability to speak fluently is one of the biggest barriers to opportunity…this is a subtle and significant layer of the class ceiling.” These were the words of Sir Keir Starmer as he unveiled Labour’s Opportunity Mission earlier today. Debate Mate is excited to support Labour’s commitment to promoting communication and oracy to young people […]
International Child Day
Today, the 20th of November, we’re celebrating International Child Day as designated by the UN! 🎉 This special day shines a spotlight on empowering young minds and addressing the global challenges they face. 🌍 At Debate Mate, we’re thrilled to share the incredible work we do with so many inspiring young individuals… 💬 Did you […]
Elevating Workplace Dynamics through Active Listening!
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” – Stephen R. Covey In a world buzzing with constant distractions, the ability to truly listen is a superpower. Active listening isn’t just about hearing words; it’s about understanding, empathising, and building meaningful connections.🌐 Why is Active Listening […]
What a day!
Monday was a spectacular day at Debate Mate, with not one, but two incredible events. In the morning we had the pleasure of hosting Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, and Bridget Philipson, Shadow Education Secretary, at Sydney Russell in Dagenham, a school on the Debate Mate Core programme. We were able to showcase […]
2️⃣ Communication 2️⃣
Recent research from LinkedIn shows that the 2nd on the list of ‘Most In-Demand Skills for 2023’ is #Communication. So why are employers and HR professionals putting so few resources toward developing these skills in their workforce? Harvard University conducted research that showed that 85% of career success: #employment rate, chances of #promotion and job #stability, comes from well developed soft […]
What We Are Noticing About Graduates
🎓 Are your interns and graduates lacking in confidence, professionalism and teamwork skills? A recent Financial Times article (linked in the comments below) shed light on the unprecedented challenges that current and incoming graduates are struggling with. We have noticed, much like the companies we work with, that interns and incoming graduates say they are: ❎less confident, ❎prefer […]
Debate Mate x Forbes
Debate Mate featured in Forbes this weekend for revolutionising the way companies collaborate whilst giving back to their local communities during lockdown: “It may not seem possible to create a team bonding experience that’s fun, educational, connective and at the same time provides an opportunity to give back. But tell that to the folks at […]
How to combine debating with football?
Hosting a virtual footy debate with Nick Robinson, Henry Winter, and Jacqui Oatley… today was a good day at the ‘office’! We had 170 people tuned in from 17 countries for our virtual debate at lunchtime. The speakers managed to persuade the audience that the 2019/20 football season shouldn’t be voided, and then as if […]
Let’s Smile :)
Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too. I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin. When he smiled I realised I’d passed it on to him. I thought about that smile, then I realised its worth. A single smile, just like […]
Debate Mate x Financial Times
Proud day for Debate Mate – we’ve been featured in the Financial Times as part of their International Women’s Week series. “People think you’re born confident or you’re not, but confidence is a skill” At Debate Mate we’re aiming to use our programme to level the playing field from the classroom right up to the […]