Future of the Workforce: Where Change and Opportunity Converge
The amount of change in our world and the rate of acceleration with which it is increasing, is exciting. Social, technology, workforce, workplaces, leadership, HR... everything is being reinvented. The old saying, "If it ain't broke then don't fix it," no longer applies. Now, leaders and executive teams are not only expected to be ahead of the curve, they need to be if they are to remain competitive.
Continue Reading...Leave a CommentLeadership in the Age of Ideas
Two hundred years ago, leaders were responsible for building the most productive and efficient farms. With industrialisation, they became responsible for building the most productive and efficient factories. Today, leaders are responsible for coming up with the most compelling and contagious ideas. And ideas are a risky business.
Continue Reading...Leave a CommentLeadership Values That Guide Business Strategy: Do You Practise the Way of War?
Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War over 2000 years ago. In recent times his text has been used as guide for developing business strategy. If we accept the premise that business is a form of warfare then what leadership values or qualities make a good General, or leader of people?
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Have you observed how some people seem to be able to cope with whatever change comes their way while others find it really difficult to move out of their comfort zone? What separates the two is personal resilience.
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Last week I received a call from prospective client who was struggling with a high staff turnover. He pleaded with me to help him stem the outflow. He is a small manufacturer that sells his products largely through distributors. I arranged to visit his offices in the Eastern suburbs the next day.
Continue Reading...View Comments (5)The Change Strategy Rots from the Change Leader Down
It is sometimes uncomfortable to step back and reflect on the environment you create as a leader, however it is essential to understand your impact because people experience you from your behaviour and actions, not what you intend to say, think and feel.
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Anyone who has made a major purchase like a car is likely to have experienced Reticular Activating System (RAZZ) in action. Let me illustrate. Once you’ve settled on a certain car you’d like to purchase or indeed have purchased, what happens? Well what happened to me is suddenly, “They’re everywhere! How did that happen?â€
Continue Reading...Leave a CommentBalancing the tightrope of health and high performance
Just before I headed off for my break, there was an interesting article in the Australian Financial Review, entitled, "It’s Recovery Time For Stressed Bosses." It was a timely reminder to use the break to rest my mind, body and come back with the best mindset for the year ahead.
Continue Reading...Leave a CommentLeading Change – Are you a source of clarity or confusion?
You can be the most organised individual on the planet but when it comes to prioritising the right things to focus on at the right time with limited resources... that's a different story.
Continue Reading...View Comments (1)Leading Change – The Power of One
During a 360° feedback exercise that we completed with a client recently I was reminded of just how important it is for leaders and/or leadership teams to project or communicate the right message to their teams.
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