Appreciative Inquiry – A Positive Approach to Change
AI is not a new technique in the field of organization development (OD) having been introduced in a seminal article by Cooperrider and Srivastva in…
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Managerial Adapting
This premium blog analyses empirical research data, which was undertaken to address a management competency shortfall via reflective practice documented in individual learning logs.
Leaders solving conflict: Conflict can be a good thing, can’t it?
I for one, do not mind conflict, if it moves a situation forward. In some cases, I actually encourage it. I really believe that some…
Passion is not a commodity: Why are they not passionate about tax optimisation?
If you Google, David Mitchell-Passion, you will find a great video sketch depicting people who are indeed, passionate about tax optimisation. The sketch is a…
Strengths based leadership – are you working to your strengths
The staggering truth is, that 80% of the global work force is not. I ran a workshop recently with a large corporate on the topic…
Have we given up on a Post-Covid?
I don’t know whether it’s simply a case of 2020 fatigue but I have definitely noticed a shift in the conversations I have been having…
Anxiety manifests as a tightness in my chest
You probably noticed a few weeks ago all the posts for Mental Health awareness day on 10th October. My first thought was why Mental Health…
Divided by a common language
I witnessed an interesting exchange between two people on a diversity and inclusion workshop recently.
Leaders solving conflict
‘You gotta know when to hold em’ I was amazed at the behind the scenes celebrations in the England Rugby Squad changing room after they…
Your customer doesn’t care
So there we were. Our big kick off symposium. The most important marketing event of our fledgling, 6 month old, business. We’d gone to so…