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24 April 2026
Often the Smartest People in the Organisation Can’t Agree. Here’s What High-Performing Teams Do Differently.
Most executive teams are made up of smart, capable, well‑intentioned people. Individually, they are experienced leaders with deep functional expertise. And yet, many of those same teams struggle to operate... Read more...
21 April 2026
When Social Contract Meets Social Licence
A Framework for Organisations That Want to Earn Trust, Not Just Claim It There is a concept most leaders know instinctively but rarely articulate precisely: the idea that an organisation’s... Read more...
9 April 2026
Why AI Pilots Stall, and What HR Can Do About It
The more I read and the more I talk to clients and potential clients I’ve come to the conclusion that most AI pilots stall for the same reason. I see... Read more...
9 October 2025
There is no such thing as a tough decision
I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a leader say, “this is a tough decision.” In my experience, it rarely is. The real challenge isn’t the... Read more...
6 August 2025
The Pie Is Fixed
Rethinking the Business Partner Role Through a Distributive Lens In negotiation theory, “distributive bargaining” is the classic win-lose scenario: a fixed pie, and everyone’s trying to grab the biggest slice.... Read more...
31 March 2025
What can a 70.3 Ironman Triathlon teach you about work (and life)?
My 19-year-old daughter Ruby is currently training for a 70.3 (or Half) Ironman Triathlon. This will be her fourth triathlon and the first step up to the longer distance. As... Read more...
26 September 2024
WFH vs. Return to the Office: Finding Value
I found Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s recent article on strengthening culture and teams both compelling and thought provoking. Unfortunately, most of the press and commentary around the article centred on... Read more...
10 February 2021
Transformation…one day at a time
I caught up a with a good friend for the first time in 2021 this week, and he asked me if I had a New Year’s resolution. I had to admit... Read more...
17 September 2020
Gender Balance: Is it Necessary? Is it Achievable?
I couldn’t help but ponder those questions as I kicked off some research to help a client with some market intelligence to support their external succession planning. Right up front... Read more...
29 July 2020
Turning to the Stoic Philosophers in Covid Times
I first discovered the ancient Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius about 12 years ago vis the book “Meditations” and have carried it with me since. Written around 180AD, mostly... Read more...
