The Great Training Robbery
Much as I would like to take credit for (what I think is) a catchy headline, it is actually inspired by an October 2016 Harvard … Read more
management
Truth, Trust & True Leadership
“At any level of management, you took the job knowing that the role put you in charge and on the hot seat for every success … Read more
PS How to Effectively Align Your Performance & Rewards
My regular blog last week was inspired by Part 1 of an article by Andy Rice from Black Box Consulting, entitled "Performance (Mis-)Management." I therefore … Read more
Addressing and Mastering “The Issue of Our Time”
“It's happening. In the last three weeks alone, Foxconn announced it will replace 60,000 factory workers with robots, a former CEO of McDonald’s said given rising wages, … Read more
“The Paradox of Being Human” and Its Implications in Organisations
“The Paradox of Being Human” is how Simon Sinek refers to life’s constant conflict between selfishness and selflessness: between “me” and “we.” We spend our … Read more
Meeting the Most Pressing Human Capital Needs
What are executives’ major concerns these days? I was grateful to get a fresh insight recently when I obtained a copy of the Deloitte Global … Read more
Process vs. People: Closing the Divide
I am continuing to read Brian J Robertson's book "Holacracy" and reflecting on the ideas it introduces. It does describe what the sub-title promises: “The … Read more
Tension vs. Stress and How to Eliminate One to Avoid the Other
I am reading Brian J Robertson's book "Holacracy". As I do it has dawned on me that the reason why command and control management has not … Read more
Leadership: Do Our Leaders Really Know What It Is?
True leadership isn’t about antiquated ideas of traditional leadership or leadership development, but about ensuring that you create a culture and environment in which everyone cares: in which everyone is a leader. That is why every individual matters.
Beware WIIFM: Avoid Its Present Dangers
Virtually unheard of ten years ago, WIIFM – the acronym for What’s In It For Me – has become a surprisingly popular term in business. … Read more