<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Capability Development Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning and development consultancy providing emotional intelligence training and communication skills coaching to individuals, couples and families.]]></description><link>https://www.capabilitydevelopmentpartners.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.capabilitydevelopmentpartners.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Every Organisation Needs a Structured Capability &#38; Competency Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[How capability frameworks remove the guesswork from leadership development and talent progression Introduction In today’s fast-paced...]]></description><link>https://www.capabilitydevelopmentpartners.com/post/why-every-organisation-needs-a-structured-capability-framework</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ae3f4c6e26accbc6cdff29</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:15:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_984f81c21d91416183ac7e73a290c330~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Carroll</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking Team Potential: How the Team Management Profile (TMP) Elevates Individual and Organisational Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's fast-paced corporate environment, success hinges not only on individual talent but also on how effectively people collaborate...]]></description><link>https://www.capabilitydevelopmentpartners.com/post/unlocking-team-potential-how-the-team-management-profile-tmp-elevates-individual-and-organisation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e4d94d89f652c76e8b5766</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_1201f81f3bcf49789dfcbd175adfc4d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Carroll</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Emotional Intelligence and DISC Behavioural Flexing to Navigate Difficult Conversations in the Corporate Setting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of corporate life. 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