This is the first of a two-part blog focusing on ‘move fast and break things’ and disruptive change. The second blog will explore the ‘six ways to achieve disruptive change without the chaos’. If you are looking for an insightful roadmap to effect disruptive change, the five words ‘move fast…

This is the third in a three-part series focusing on organisational toxicity. The first blog addressed ‘nine subtle signs that your organisation is becoming toxic’ and the second covered ‘the eight most dangerous signs of toxic leaders’. Toxicity in the workplace is a very serious matter. In practical terms, a…

This is the second in a three-part series focusing on organisational toxicity. The first blog addressed ‘nine subtle signs that your organisation is becoming toxic’, whilst the third offering will cover ‘eight ways to survive toxic leadership’. It is worth noting that when people in positions of leadership engage in…

This is the first in a three-part series focusing on organisational toxicity. The second in the series will address the ‘eight most dangerous signs of toxic leaders’, whilst the third will cover ‘eight ways to survive toxic leadership’. When the phrase ‘toxic organisation’ is mentioned, what sort of workplace comes…

When considering fitness for leadership, it is essential that careful thought is given to a wide range of factors. After all, recruitment into leadership positions is not just about finding those that are the best match for your organisation, it is also about identifying those that are not. The process…

If you run an organisation, manage a department or lead a team you will understand exactly how important motivation is to your productivity as well as the productivity of others. In many ways, motivation is the secret sauce of success. …

In just eight momentous days, cryptocurrency exchange giant FTX went from a valuation of $32bn to bankruptcy. The brand, which was readily endorsed by celebrities, whose name adorned a sporting venue and whose donations were eagerly received by politicians, is now a source of deep embarrassment. By any standard, this…

Thinking about the principles that underpin leadership succession, there is probably no better analogy than the cyclical process of sowing, cultivating, harvesting and sowing. Like any good farmer or gardener, employers need to sift, sort and identify the right candidates for leadership develop. …

Like ham and eggs, change and political campaigning go hand in hand. After all, what would be the point of an election if there were no prospect of something different at the end of it? For those that need reminding, spin doctors and strategists routinely reference ‘change’ in campaign adverts…