If as leaders of organisations and teams, we want people to be ambitious – to be creative and drive our performance, practices or culture forward, it’s critical that we help people to set goals that will get us there. It could literally mean the difference between astonishing success and outright failure if we don’t.
People
Are you chasing the top 10 percent of tech talent?
Last Sunday morning I was watching my son trampolining. Undaunted about trampolining on his own,…
Unlocking the Armoury
There’s a fight coming for your team, for your organisation. It might be a new competitor, a lost client, needing a new tech or a delivery disaster. Are you are positioned to give your teams and organisation their best chance?
#5 Why do I have to get involved in everything?
The complexity and pace of our working world continue. Engaging, motivating and coaching your team is…
Beneficence in Business
Policies and processes that get created in good faith don’t always help us to get to where we want to be. Can we take something from medicine that might help our organisations?
The Same River Twice
A recent journey reminded me how sensitive we are to the cues around us, whether intentional or incidental. Paying attention could be valuable for us all.
The Guardian’s 1986 advert still educates
A while ago, I was part of a leadership team and we had some performance…
15 Principles for hiring into technical teams
Hire the right person and they can shift the outlook and capability of a team. …
7 Leadership Development Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Companies spend millions on leadership training and development, and for what result? If you’re considering training, here are some tips to help.
Them, Us and All of Us
I’ve been really struck in the last few weeks about how many times I’ve heard…