Pudding Politics
As the festive season’s ultimate celebration looms large in the form of the mighty...
Take an Aspirin
Ever felt that there is so much going on that your head is about...
A Year in Review
As we march headlong into the new year we have probably had, or are...
What’s in a Label?
As regular readers know, we have issues with the labels that people give others...
Last Minute Larceny
Leaving things to the last minute is a recipe for disaster and on the...
Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink
One of the founding fathers of “nudge” theory has been awarded the 2017 Nobel...
It's a Slow Fade
When dealing with a lack of engagement amongst the workforce the key is to...
Having to Pay the Piper
A topic that consistently seems to be discussed is that of executive pay particularly...
Do the Do
McKinsey research tells us that 70% of change efforts fall short of the desired...
The Future is Bright
In last week’s blog we bemoaned the lack of wisdom in the world but...
Busy Fools?
We are always told that the world is a much busier place these days...
You Can Do It….Probably
Motivational posters abound. They shout at us from office walls, from Facebook, from Instagram,...
Learning To Smile As You Kill
Politics in business is an inevitability and so to solemnly declare that you are...
The Great Training Robbery
One of the critical foundations of a successful and sustainable company is the ability...
Surviving Short Circuits
We have spoken a number of times before about the vast amounts of data...
In Sickness and in Health
We often hear and talk about the ‘healthy organization’ and whilst corporate health is...
Differing Dimensions
All organizations operate in two dimensions: the dimension of getting the work done (which...
A Transformation Tale
Transformations call for more than rhetoric and superficial conversations around change. Old and existing...
Meeting Mayhem
With the first day of summer upon us our thoughts naturally turn to BBQ’s,...
Cracking Complexity
We view complexity in two ways. First there is the institutional complexity – which...