In the last post we began to explore different perspectives for looking at teams. We countered the oft quoted idea that there is no ‘I’ in team. We explained why, in fact, a team is full of ‘I’s and why that is relevant for leaders and organisations to be fully aware of. This is important because...
In the first of two articles exploring the concept of a ‘team,’ I want to address a common but misguided notion often repeated in discussions about teamwork: the trite and glaringly false assertion that, “There is no ‘I’ in team.” I realise that you, dear reader, will never have uttered this apocryphal statement, so...
If you are considering supporting your senior teams, I hope this article will help you in your decision-making process by giving you a general overview of the market and what is on offer. I shall also help you understand why it is so important that you should be clear on what you and your...
If you are a leader of a team or a purchaser of development for your organisation, you can’t have helped but notice that since the pandemic, there has been a good deal of coverage about “leading at a distance” and developing high performing teams. Not surprising when you consider how challenging the pandemic proved...
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the pursuit of growth is a constant. Organisations invest significant time, effort, and resources into crafting growth strategies, expanding market reach, and enhancing product offerings. However, one crucial aspect often overlooked in the pursuit of organisational success is the role of personal and professional development as the precursor...
Introduction Leading virtual teams is a skill that demands a unique set of strategies compared to traditional in-person teams. As a virtual team leader, you hold the key to unlocking your team’s potential and driving success. In this blog, we will explore one fundamental question that can transform your virtual leadership approach and create...
Change programmes are notoriously difficult to design but even more challenging to embed across an organisation in the longer term. Aside from times of merger and acquisition, organisations are under regulatory pressure to change; they also face pressure to change from their customers, shareholders and even from their workforce. For too long organisations have...
Many of us love engaging with new ideas, new applications of old ideas, challenges to established thinking and almost anything that is new, even if only to dismiss it swiftly and move on, to the next thing that comes along to grab our attention. Perhaps it is no surprise then that articles on LinkedIn,...
As Chief Operating Officers (COOs), driving organisational transformation is a critical responsibility. However, the path to successful transformation is often riddled with challenges and uncertainties. In this blog post, we will explore key insights gained from interviews with industry experts, shedding light on the complexities of transformation and providing guidance for COOs looking to...
This article has the potential of making me very unpopular in the over-crowded marketplace of leadership coaching. And I’m fine with that. I’m not going out of my way to alienate people. Quite the opposite. I want to inform and help. It just happens that the people I want to inform and help are...