Danger of viewing change too narrowly
This afternoon I have had the privilege of a tour of the new Invenio Academy (formerly Foxhills Technology College) with Executive Head Teacher Steve Gallaher. The building is a thoroughly impressive...
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Why people resist change
Everyone has their own definition of leadership and their own view of what a leader should do. However, it seems unlikely to me that any leader can last very long before they find themselves leading...
View ArticleProject Management Matters
Sooner or later every leader finds themselves managing a project. Something has to be done and you have the responsibility for making it happen. There is a whole industry out there providing...
View ArticleHow to wreck creativity
Working out how we, and our teams, can be creative can seem really hard. However, sometimes the answer is as simple as making sure that we don’t wreck it. As leaders we are responsible for ‘calling...
View ArticleHow to change a culture in an organisation
When looking at why organisations are in a mess, or if not in a mess, not as healthy as they could be, a common problem is culture. So much flows from it and no matter what other solutions are put in...
View ArticleWhat makes a great leader in the 21st century?
In a recent TED talk, Roselinde Torres attempts to distill 25 years of working with many different leaders in order to answer the question, ‘What makes a great leader in the 21st century?’ While it...
View ArticleAn alternative to SMART goals for teams
The idea of SMART goals has been around for some time and can be helpful when setting targets. Over at Inc.om they have taken things a bit further and suggested a new mnemonic for setting goals. Goals...
View ArticleThe 4 R’s of Executing Change | Inc.com
To enjoy lasting, meaningful change in your company, career, or community, embrace the 4 R’s of change. Source: The 4 R’s of Executing Change | Inc.com Reinforcements Rituals Rewards Refinements
View ArticleCommunicating change by painting a picture
When it comes to a successful change process, perhaps the most important thing after getting the change itself right, is getting the communication right. If people do not understand what is actually...
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Updated empathy map – understanding what people are thinking and feeling
Over the life time of this blog, one post has received far more hits (by some margin) than any other – Empathy Maps Time and time again those who find this website from a search engine have been...
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