Creating a People-Centred Approach to Organisational Transformation
In an environment defined by complexity, uncertainty, and continual change, organisations are under increasing pressure to adapt. New strategies are developed, transformation programs are launched, and operating models are redesigned in pursuit of better outcomes. [...]
Humanising Organisations: Ideal to Reality
I’ve long believed – and research consistently shows - that adopting humanistic management principles and practices such as empowerment and treating people with dignity and respect generates positive economic value for organisations. Mental Health and [...]
Cutthroat Cooperation or Friendly Competition?
Conventional wisdom dictates that competition - regardless of whether it’s in the classroom, on the playing field or between business rivals – is good because it builds character, boosts productivity and delivers better outcomes. The degree to which the [...]
Confidence – not perfection – should be the goal
The great debate continues. A controversial OpEd by clinical psychologist Lisa Damour in the New York Times about the fundamentally different approaches girls and boys take to school assignments caught my eye the other day. Lisa’s observation - based on years [...]
Employee wellbeing starts with job control not yoga classes
Many of us have taken up some form of mindfulness or movement practice to help manage our stress and ageing bodies. I love going to yoga a couple of times a week for both the mental benefits that help soothe the week’s stress as well as the physical benefits [...]
Reflections on Reflective Practice
Recently I had the great pleasure of attending a graduation ceremony for a small group of MBA students. Until that evening, I only knew them in my capacity as their Corporate Strategy and Leadership facilitator. It was a bit surreal meeting them in person as [...]
Great performance starts with great relationships
What criteria does your company use when recruiting new board members or executive team leaders? My guess is that professional credentials, experience, track record and subject matter expertise are at the top of the list. Interpersonal and relationship skills, [...]
The future of management? More managers
There’s been a lot of speculation about where jobs are going to come from in the future. The advent of AI and ever increasing automation in the workplace are legitimate cause for concern. Fortunately, McKinsey has just published a comprehensive report: Jobs [...]
Are management apprenticeships the future?
Earlier this year, the UK government implemented a new apprenticeship levy on large employers to fund management apprenticeships as well as others. The aim is to significantly increase apprenticeship starts and stimulate productivity growth. Why? UK [...]
Celebrating Failure and Success
I've recently had the privilege of working with the extended leadership team at an Australian EdTech business. They've grown from 10 to 75 people in the past 5 years with offices in Europe, North America and Australia. Technology is clearly crucial to their [...]