In this article we look at ways in which leaders can develop people according to their needs. We look at an old Japanese term, Shu-ha-ri, which describes three steps to mastery and we look at the timeless wisdom of Situational Leadership.
Read MoreWhere does value come from? How do we design organisations and ways of working to maximise the value we can deliver? We look at how we can use some simple principles about the origins of value to improve the outcomes of organisational design.
Read MoreWhat’s the link between the values of the Stoics and our desire to retrospect? Read on and find out if ancient wisdom can help you inspect and adapt more effectively.
Read More“Let’s Experiment!” I heard one leader cry. “But Why?” retorts another.
Maybe we find ourselves trying to do more with less, trying to keep pace with a competitor or even keep one step ahead. In all these cases, we will need to adapt and try new things - experimenting can be a systematic way of testing our assumptions and documenting our findings.
Read More“Bring Your Whole Self” has been an increasingly popular theme in recent years but do we really want to share everything about ourselves with colleagues at work? What started as a genuine attempt to support greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace, has too often become a glib phrase with an implied expectation of openness. This ends up being no more authentic than leaving yourself at home. So where’s the right balance for people to be open and honest without feeling exposed?
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