Leadershipleadership as management - management as leadershipManagement as leadership - leadership as management, we need to think differently about these terms. They are roles and behaviours.
StrategyIts time for us to talk about ordinary leadershipWe need to move beyond the idea of leadership as something grand and heroic. Change happens with “ordinary leaders” taking small steps.
LeadershipWhat does it mean to not take the Personal, Personally? Dealing with change as a leader is challenging. One of the biggest challenges is finding a way not to take the personal attacks, personally.
LeadershipStyle matters - just not the way we think about itLeadership style matters, but we need to reframe how we think about it. Moving from an off the self to a person based view a leader's style.
LeadershipThe process of leadershipLeadership is not only about being a good leader. Being a competent leader requires process to deliver results and make a difference.
LeadershipTypes of Misalignment and What to Do About ThemHere’s a prediction for 2022, this is a year where team conflict within organisations increases significantly. Since the start of the...
StrategyLeading successful ESG transformations requires managing the present and creating the future.A key idea from my MBA that keeps coming back to me as I think about how to embed environment, society and governance (ESG) ways of...
Change ManagementIts time to stop focusing on inspirational leaders - in praise of the ordinary leaderIf you look through most lists of leadership qualities, you will undoubtedly come across a mention of inspiration. The idea is that a...
LeadershipOperating in complexity - the role of identity, intent, and integrityOur world today is full of increasingly complex, morally challenging, and fluid questions. We need new guides for leadership action.
LeadershipWhat is the evidence for leadership and team effectiveness?Research is now showing that our assumptions about what makes teams work well are often wrong. We need to look at the evidence again.
LeadershipQuiet leadership - is it time to reconsider the type of leaders we need for the next decade? Is it time to reconsider the type of leaders we need? It is important not to confuse a strong leader, with visible leadership.
Project DeliveryCase Study: building a coherent consulting teamHow do you go about reconstructing a consulting team once the market shifts and the team loses coherence? That was the challenge I took...
LeadershipCase Study: brokering a new way of working Case Study: brokering new ways of working and approaches to effective stakeholder management
LeadershipWe need different words to talk about leadership By changing how we ask people to describe their approach to leadership, we can understand individuals better. A common interview question...
LeadershipLeadership and conflict - don't forget to stir the pot!What is the role of conflict in teams? Reflections on leadership in teams and creating safe spaces for constructive conflict.
Change Management10 Lessons from a University of Bath MBA10 lessons on business management from a University of Bath MBA