A while ago we wrote some tips about healthy disagreement. At the end of the article, we mentioned that a lack of disagreement was not necessarily a good sign. If we pursue the idea of the value of disagreement, then ...
Lessons from Bic – Leaders vs Bosses
For the second time in as many months, Africa achieved social media notoriety. In July, Twitter was aflame over Cecil the Lion. In August Bic South Africa hit the big time with its sexist Women’s Day advert. We need to consider ...
Acknowledging improvement
I heard a comedian on the radio talking about being present at company events where awards are handed out. He mentioned that the worst, in his opinion, was the “most improved” award. He went on to explain, that although all the ...
Holidays as brain balancing breaks
Holidays rest our bodies, but they also need to be seen as brain balancing breaks. It is worth taking a look at how we use our time off to help our working life. Quite a few years ago I read a parenting book by Kay Willis and ...
Creative problem solving through play
Creative problem solving through play is a serious strategy for companies to consider. After all, we spend the majority of our lives at work. If each person works eight hours a day, and has a one hour commute each way, then that ...
Being mindful – communication in a digital age
Earlier this year I had one of those rewind moments when I was not being mindful and lived to regret it. I was merrily, but hastily, chopping firewood and managed to part with the end of my left thumb. The painful result was a ...
How to recognise effective leaders
This TED video provides a fantastic illustration of the dynamics of a critical element of effective leadership. There are some great insights into the shape of leadership in this clip. It illustrates some of the qualities we see ...
Eight tips for Engaging in Healthy Disagreement
Managing disagreements in the work place is a common challenge. And yet, whatever size of business you work in, there is an expectation that everyone rubs along reasonably well. This is a weird disconnect in my view; after all, ...
Highlands Ability Battery – Making the most of Me
I currently have two careers. I run creativity sessions, helping people to use creative, off the wall ways to gain new insights or potential solutions to difficult problems. I always see the big picture and I tend to treat the ...
6 ways to build and nurture trust in teams
Trust in teams is crucial. It can have a significant impact on performance, retention and staff development and yet it’s an issue that often festers. Instead of talking it out, people are inclined to sweep it under the ...
