Category: Leadership
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Smarter Execution: Lessons from the 37th America’s Cup
As I watched the gripping races of the 37th America’s Cup unfold, witnessing New Zealand and Great Britain engage in a battle of skill, agility, and split-second decision-making, I was struck by how much yacht racing can teach us about…
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The Shifting Winds of Business: Why Agility is No Longer Optional
From August to October 2024, the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) took place to determine which team would face the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match. Naturally, I’ve been cheering for INEOS…
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Building the Leaders of Tomorrow: Systems Thinkers for an Agile Future
In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, the traditional leadership playbook—focused on command-and-control structures, incremental improvements, and rigid hierarchies—is no longer enough. To navigate today’s challenges and capitalize on opportunities, organizations need leaders who can think in systems, align strategy…
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The Most Misunderstood Aspect of Business Agility
For those who know me, I’m viewed as being passionate about simplicity, continual learning, and unlocking the potential within people and organizations. Whether I’m leading product discovery, enabling product mode transitions, or driving agile transformations, I focus on aligning vision…
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Embracing Change: The Way Forward in Leadership
In today’s fast-paced business world, agility is not just a buzzword; it’s a survival strategy. But how often do we see “agile” initiatives getting stifled under the weight of traditional “just do it” leadership? Drawing on a rich tapestry of…
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Trick or Treat: Unmasking Business Agility 🎃
For those who know me, I love Halloween. Happily experiment and create shocking artifacts (like last year’s three-amigo pumpkins). Halloween is a time for costumes, haunted houses, and surprises around every corner—but it’s also a great metaphor for exploring business…
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Drowning in “Strategic” Priorities? You’re Not Alone (and It’s Costing You Dearly – Including Your Agility!)
We all nod sagely when the topic of prioritisation comes up. “Focus on what matters most,” we preach. “Identify the vital few that will truly move the needle.” It sounds so simple, so logical. Yet, in the messy reality of…