Finding Talent in a Crisis
Synopsis of an article from Chief Executive by Dale Buss, Published 1st July 2020 This article interviews Stew Leonard, CEO of the Northeast Grocery Chain and learns from the practical changes he put in place for the US group as the pandemic has transformed how people work. “No one everContinue Reading
Why Don’t More People Share Their Best Practices with Each Other
10 reasons why Best Practices are often not shared. Why don’t people like to share what works and the best ways to get things done.Continue Reading
Four Powerful Steps That Will Boost Your Career During This Pandemic
Synopis of an article from Forbes by Kathy Caprino, published 28th June 2020 Kathy explains that she has found many of the professionals that she is connected with are using this ‘unprecedented time’ to reset and consider how to get back to the career that they are really seeking out.Continue Reading
Want to lead change at work? Here’s how to grow your influence
Synopsis of an article from SmartBrief Leadership by Art Pretty, Published 25th June 2020 In this article Art shares some ideas and approaches on how you can build your network and collaborate more effectively across your organisation (without compromising your values). The ‘facts of organizational life’ Organisational politics are everywhereContinue Reading
How to negotiate a pay raise in a pandemic
Synopsis of an article from Fast Company by Suzanne De Janasz, Published 26th June 2020. Suzanne takes us through the challenges of how to ask for a (potentially much deserved) pay rise during a Pandemic. “Remember, you don’t get what you don’t ask for. The challenge lies in how you ask.“ KNOWContinue Reading
Burnout and How to Recover Faster
In this article Jon explains how work pressure and feeling tired can lead to burn out and exhaustion. The symptoms of burn out at work have three clear symptoms that all leaders must watch out for in ourselves and in others: chronic metal or emotional fatigue, cynicism and dissatisfaction.Continue Reading
Six Reasons Your Strategy Is Not Working
Synopsis of an article in HBR by Michael Beer, Published 22nd June 2020 Michael explains that most organisations today are dealing with massive strategic challenges that require a redefinition of purpose, identity, strategy, business model and even structure. Many if not most of these will fail and not because theContinue Reading
Google Should be Listening to Microsoft
Twenty five years ago I almost ended up working with the Danish Wunderkind Martin Lindstrom (at the beginning of the dotcom bubble) in what was one of the first Digital Agencies, but I ended up taking a different path. Today Martin is recognised as a global leader in Digital BrandContinue Reading
What Strong Crisis Leadership Looks Like during the Pandemic
Synopsis of an article from Kellogg Insight by Timothy Feddersen, published 2nd April 2020 The COVID19 pandemic is providing business leaders around the world with a crash course in crisis management. The immediate critical challenges of supporting customers, protecting employees and stabilising the companies revenue and security is a brandContinue Reading
How do You Build Trust During a Crisis
Synopsis of an article published in Root by Jim Haudan on June 22, 2020 Global communications firm Edelman produce a regular report on Trust in Institutions, Edelman Trust Barometer. The Spring 2020 update, shared results of a survey taken by people in 11 countries from April 15‒23. What is interestingContinue Reading