Building Change Expertise
During change we are used to looking for the "burning platform" as the reason for initiating change. The implication is if change doesn't happen then bad things will result. So right from the outset change is pitched as necessary or else, particularly transformational change. We create a … [Read more...]
I'm constantly amazed by the formal, stilted language businesses encourage. Sure, if you're a lawyer there may be a need to phrase something " just so", but for everyone else, it serves to diminish the real meaning of the message. In it's effort to be business-like, business language is abrupt and … [Read more...]
Research supports the fact that we can improve the performance of aspects of our thinking with a little practice. Test your own limits with this range of brain enhancing games from Sharp Brains. Top 50 Brain-Enhancing Activities As with any muscle - use it or lose … [Read more...]
In this McKinsey's article - Preparing your Organization for Growth - the authors draw attention to 3 organisational factors that underpin growth: Structure - the right structure is one that isn't stifling, restrictive or encourages silo's and bureacracy Processes - lack of scalability … [Read more...]
If you are like me, perhaps you bought an Ipad which you love for its' convenience, but still wonder how useful it is a business tool. I came across this article listing apps specifically targeted at meetings and presentations which I found pretty useful. 11 Ipad Apps for Meetings and … [Read more...]
That stakeholder planning and management is essential won't be news to anyone. Here are 5 things to make sure you cover it off sufficiently. Identify the people whose support matters, either because they are critical to its implementation, they are big influencers, or trusted by others. Do … [Read more...]
This interview - published in the Mckinsey Quarterly - covers a wide range of topics from recruitment practices, the advent of mobile technology, and joblessness in the USA. Its a intriguing insight into the man who took Google to a $30 billion dollar company over the past 10 years. Interview with … [Read more...]
Generating momentum isn't always easy and requires sytematic effort. Here are 5 ideas to get you started: Create a sense of urgency around the change. Why does it have to happen now? What happens if it doesn’t happen now Develop a kick-off plan to build interest and enthusiasm. And … [Read more...]
This weeks insights from my studies in Neuroleadership. There is no such thing as multi-tasking. Our brains can physically pay attention to only one stimulus at a time. So when we say we multi-tasking, what we are actually doing is switching our attention quickly from one thing to … [Read more...]
Procrastination happens to the best of us. And we rationalise our action (or lack of action in this case) in so many ways. Procrastination is just a nice way of saying avoidance. Why do we avoid things? Simple - because we don't enjoy them, or because they take us out of our comfort zone. So … [Read more...]
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