Leaders globally are grappling with how to lead with the sort of deep courage, conviction and care that is more influential than the pandemic is destructive. Irrespective of whether businesses are working locally or virtually, leaders lament the loss of control over their operations and culture. While new restrictions do their bit to prohibit and …
“A fool with a tool is still a fool”, says Frank Hull when reflecting on his research into the importance of having a certain savvy to boost work performance. His research demonstrates that technical skills, tools and processes are important, but without the proper application, the benefits are limited. But the good news is, you …
How can you know that you are solving the right problem and it’s a problem worth solving? For most of us, it’s par for the course to identify a problem and search for a solution. But how often do you implement a solution and then realise you haven’t solved the problem at all? Or you’ve …
What makes a ‘great’ workplace? Is it possible to transform where you work into where you want to work? Making the grade as a ‘Great Place to Work’ means that your employees believe in the management; they feel respected and fairly treated, i.e., they feel a high level of trust. It may sound simple, but …
Diversity and Trust. Can they co-exist in a great workplace? Details »
I am often asked by clients: “How can you coach people to see the future both as a series of threats and as a field of opportunities, that cannot be predicted or controlled?” Knowing that the leadership and teaming paradigms have shifted, there is an increasing need for innovation coaching as a response to this …
In an unpredictable future, how do you coach successful people? Details »
Isn’t it a relief to know that we can carry on? That we have the tools to enable us to work remotely when the need arises.
But now we’re in week 9 of lockdown I have to ask, is this what the future of work really looks like?
There’s lots of help and support for individuals who suddenly find themselves working from home. But what about the team and team dynamics? How do you keep individuals working as thriving high performing teams when working remotely? How does HR provide team-building opportunities and resources for team leaders working remotely? How do HR and team …
Remote Work vs. Remote Teamwork. Another conundrum! Details »
Do you find it easy to connect with people, both personally and digitally? The modern workplace is increasingly replacing hierarchies with teams, and many employees are struggling to catch up. They aren’t quite sure how to best contribute, and many feel disconnected even with, or perhaps because of, the latest digital tools and processes. In …
The communication allusion I began my career a while ago now. Back then, the tools of communication and collaboration were essentially landlines, faxes and pagers, along with face-to-face meetings centred around the office. I also recall my Motorola cell phone, “The Brick.” No texting, no apps, no camera…. I wonder how I got by. By …
‘Myth’ Noun. a widely held but false belief or idea Innovation. It’s become the catch cry of organisations everywhere. It’s in tag lines, advertising, on products and forms an inherent part of most corporate profiles and bios. Innovative companies and brilliant new products seemingly surround us. But what about when innovation doesn’t work? Ideas, products …