Category: Future of Work
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The Hybrid Work Balancing Act
In April 2022, I wrote about Embracing Autonomy and Trust in the Workplace, based on challenges I’d been observing inside multiple organizations. Navigating the hybrid work model can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, we have the flexibility…
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Embracing Autonomy and Trust in the Workplace
In the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work, one thing has become abundantly clear: autonomy and trust are the keys to unlocking our teams’ full potential. Gone are the days when productivity was measured by the number of hours…
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Management 3.0: Leading Agile Teams in a Complex World
In the dynamic landscape of modern work, traditional management approaches often struggle to keep pace with the complexity and speed of change. Enter Management 3.0, an approach that redefines leadership for today’s challenges, focusing on empowering teams, fostering innovation, and…
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Reflecting on the Shift: From Answer Man to Empowered Leader
Last week I wrote about Lessons from Intent-Based Leadership, the shift from being the “answer man” to an empowered leader, a transformative but not easy journey. It requires a mindset change, self-awareness, and a willingness to let go of habits…
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From Answer Man to Empowered Leader: Lessons from Intent-Based Leadership
For much of my career, I prided myself on being the “answer man.” I’d spent tens of thousands of hours developing expertise in a range of specialisms. People came to me with problems, and I responded with solutions, drawing on…
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Build Leadership Agility: Why Command-and-Control Will Kill Agility
Leadership is often the deciding factor in whether an organization succeeds or struggles in its agility journey. Yet, many organizations cling to command-and-control leadership styles, believing that tighter oversight leads to better outcomes. It doesn’t. If you want to derail…