Category: Leadership
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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 đ
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 cornerâbut itâs 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…
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Winter Is Here: Surviving the Continuous Improvement Chill (and How to Bring Back the Spring)
I’ve been rewatching Game of Thrones lately. The epic American fantasy drama created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO, based on George R. R. Martinâs brilliant A Song of Ice and Fire novels. If youâre a fan,…
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Smarter Working for Better Results
In todayâs fast-paced world, smarter working is the name of the game. Itâs time to ditch the old-school mentality of âbutts in seatsâ and embrace a culture of trust and autonomy. When we focus on outcomes rather than physical presence,…
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Management 3.0
Today I received some exciting news, “You’ve been selected as a member! Thank you for taking the time to apply, and congratulations”. Having missed out on last year’s intake (annual cohort limited to 100 professionals), I’ve managed to join the…
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Embracing Agile for Predictable Adaptability
Last week, I wrote about how predictability is a cornerstone of effective leadership. Especially for leaders in complex or high-stakes environments, predictability offers a sense of control and security in an otherwise dynamic world. While predictability is valuable, overemphasizing it…