I love a good strategy. All the bright, shiny hope and expectations of it all. Then we get to work and forget about it all. The daily grind takes over. Business as usual carries on, oblivious of our lofty ambitions. Why is there a massive gap between strategy and execution?
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Fit For the Future Leadership: Three ways to make more time for strategic thinking
One of the things I’m hearing a lot from leaders is how much things have changed. We’re never going back to pre-pandemic ‘normal’. We’re in brave new territory. It’s intimidating. And exhilarating! So much opportunity! (along with all that threat). Most of the same leaders also acknowledge, somewhat sheepishly, they don’t do enough strategic thinking.
Read MoreFuture of Leadership: Explore Map ADAPT
A complex world needs adaptable, inclusive leaders - this is a skill we can develop with practice.
Read MoreFuture of Leadership: Explore Map Adapt - Three ways to map
Leadership for the future requires a deeper understanding of problems, possibilities and potential (of our people).
Read MoreFuture of Leadership: Explore Map Adapt - The practice of 'exploring'
The future of leadership needs adventurous explorers who are always learning and expanding their horizons.
Read MoreFuture of Leadership Trend: Distributed Everything - Are You Ready?
Distributed everything is an exciting trend that's full of potential. To make the most of it, leaders will need to work on communication and building connection.
Read MoreAdaptability: A Skill for Leaders of the Future
What’s beyond resilience? Adaptability. And we can flex this muscle through small, intentional changes.
Read More3 Habits for Leaders of the Future
When we are smarter about what goes in we can be smarter about what comes out! Here are three habits for leadership of the future that focus on consumption.
Read MoreLeadership Of The Future: From Doers to Creators
From a leadership point of view, we need to shift how we see people as part of our organisations.
Read MoreLeadership Of The Future: From Resilience to Adaptability
We need to focus our human development strategy beyond RESILIENCE to ADAPTABILITY. How savvy are we as leaders and workers to accept change and be flexible in our response?
Read MoreLeadership Of The Future: From Delegated Authority to Distributed Power
Most leaders know that the power-heavy leadership model of command and control does not work effectively in a hyper-connected, fast moving environment. There is another way.
Read MoreLeadership Of The Future: From Growth and Gain to Health and Wealth
It's time to take stock of what we are doing in our organisations and businesses.
The world is ripe for a re-think of our current leadership paradigm.
Leadership Of The Future: From More To All
It's time to re-think the purpose of business and the purpose of leadership. We need to shift from the endless game of MORE to the noble cause of ALL: how do we ensure human flourishing for all, while living within our planetary means? Hat tip to Kate Raworth in Doughnut Economics who maps a way forward for us.
Read MoreHope is Not a Strategy
Our recent event, ‘How to get your team to think more strategically’ was incredibly popular. Why? Leaders recognise the need to increase their team’s ability to consider the bigger picture. But hoping they will just suddenly ‘get it’ is an exercise in futility. We don’t just ‘get it’. We just don’t suddenly ‘see’ what’s going on. To see with new eyes, sometimes we need to be shown. Read on for crucial tips.
Read MoreOne leadership skill you can’t do without
Leadership skills range from emotional intelligence to critical thinking. Underpinning them all is this one: perspective. Here’s how to develop it.
Read MoreKnow thyself and other leadership strategies
Under pressure? It’s easy to crack. As leaders, we need to be able to respond with grace regardless of the emotional chaos around us. But how? Read on, Macduff.
Read More50th Birthday Wisdom
Something about getting older and having a birthday with a zero in it makes you sit up and pay attention. Here’s some of my thought bubbles for you. May they inspire and titillate.
Read MoreGet an elevated perspective on your leadership challenges
Racism, institutionalised injustices, political polarisation. These are not easy issues. It is all too easy to judge and dismiss. Leadership is never easy, particularly with complex and barbed issues. Where do you start? It starts with a point of view.
Read MoreBetter collaboration - the heart of people stuff
Collaboration is all the rage. We’re meant to work together for common goals, share ideas, and emerge triumphant. The reality is often different. Simmering tensions and silos can be real obstacles. Let’s look at reasons for resistance, and tactics to dissolve them.
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Read MoreRefocus your leadership perspective for better buy-in
Influence is at the heart of leadership. If we take stewardship of a group to create a better future, we need influence skills to harness the brilliance of its participants. Getting buy in for our own brilliant ideas can be a challenge. There are some core obstacles we need to be aware of if we are to succeed.
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