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Should the ‘purpose’ of an organisation influence its operational and strategic decisions? And if so, what does a unified process that teams can draw upon look like? Without a link, decisions made will potentially run counter to what the organisation is trying to...
If you help an employee gain a greater sense of purpose, could they have an epiphany and leave? They might, however you should also weigh up the consequences of doing nothing. A line manager recently told me that he saw inaction as a greater risk, where people lack...
The global challenges we face are increasing people’s desire to make a difference and act with a greater sense of purpose, however for many it feels out of reach because they lead busy and complex lives. Furthermore, if they feel fatigued, burnt out or disengaged from...
Purpose has evolved beyond the forms of social good that we are familiar with such as giving, volunteering and responsible business practices, to something that is much more strategic and core to success. As Simon Mulcahy of Salesforce notes: Societal issues are...
Gen Zs and Millennials are similar in terms of their entrepreneurial spirit, however they approach purpose differently, which has flow on effects for companies seeking to attract and retain the best young talent. And their approach is very different again to the Gen...
Have you ever been on the verge of signing the person your business really needs only for things to go quiet ... and then ... they turn down your offer and cease communications. Or maybe you've gone out of your way to coddle your emerging leaders only to be blindsided...
In times of turmoil we must look through the noise and see the trends that will shape our future. Crises are not new, however this one is truly systemic and will be the defining global event for most generations alive today. Arundhati Roy furnishes us with:...
What lessons does the humble barcode hold for the language of leadership? When you scan your groceries at the supermarket, it's the barcode that makes it possible. First used on Wrigley's Chewing Gum in 1974 it has since become the global standard - or common language...
What are the foundations for building effective teams and groups? When you think about it, work teams and groups are mini-communities in themselves. Therefore, if we know what makes local communities strong we can apply the same thinking to them. Researchers have...
I was contacted by “Mark” recently who was somewhat desperate to improve collaboration across the business he works in. As we talked it through, it became clear the owners lack the vision and mindset needed to support the change he seeks. Without it, people are...
If your project partners aren't willing to let go of control your project may be doomed. So, how can you influence your partners to change their ways? An executive recently explained to me how the 'control' issue is impeding an important multi-sector project, making...
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