Making a decision is a complex process, and having advisors can really help. It’s possible to increase the chance of receiving good advice by selecting the most suitable advisor(s) for the situation you are facing and the decision that needs to be made.
Link with a university for new ideas, knowledge and resources. The resources, experts and ideas within a university campus are a rich source of diversity that can complement a business’s internal capabilities. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses everywhere are rethinking purpose and strategy. Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty, at least one thing […]
Executives can broaden their expert networks and info sources by tapping into the wealth of expertise and knowledge of universities. Here are 8 ways to get to know your local university and find out who’s doing what. Connecting with university professors, staff and students can help executives build more sustainable and impactful businesses. Learning about what’s […]
In-person conferences are going online due to Covid 19 distancing rules and environmental, financial and technological factors. However, attitudes towards accessibility and inclusion will determine the long-term trajectory for the online conference.
A few weeks ago I signed up for Dr Amantha Imber’s My Year of Better project. Each week or two through 2020, we will try out a new strategy which claims to improve life in some way. Amantha is adding some science to the project by collecting feedback from us guinea pigs before and after each […]
We know that busyness at work doesn’t equate to productivity nor talent. We know that working to the point of exhaustion isn’t admirable. We know that being too busy at work to honour other commitments doesn’t mean you’re important. We know that working more hours than everyone else isn’t a status symbol. And we know […]
Proficient leaders recognise that reducing toxic behaviour is an essential component of risk management, not an irritating minor matter. In a previous article I highlighted three aspects of dealing with toxicity: managing toxic employees; identifying underlying risk factors; and implementing preventative measures. Here we dive deeper into preventative measures and focus on those which can be initiated […]
Toxic behaviour at work “spreads like a virus” and “infects employees” so we try to “prevent outbreaks”. With numerous analogies between workplace toxicity and actual disease, I began wondering — Are there real parallels? If so, can leaders learn from the public health experience to deal with toxic behaviour? Read the full article on Medium
At work we encounter a huge range of working styles. Fortunately, diverse ideas and approaches can lead to successful outcomes and colleagues can elevate us to be our best selves. At the other end of the spectrum, toxic colleagues damage the working environment and can make life generally miserable. I’ve had my fair share of toxic colleagues. […]
Sometimes it’s just easier to ‘keep the boss happy’ by only giving information they want to hear. I’ve certainly done it. By avoiding specific details, we both got what we wanted: minimal discussion and no conflict. I convinced myself that the consequences were insignificant. I always felt a nagging doubt though. Had I acted with […]