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Sand Paper and Shadow Values

Jan 2019

This summer I have been thinking a lot about sand paper and shadow values. Sadly, many leaders, businesses and organisations experience ‘Sand Paper’ moments.

What about me! The new leader gets all the glory

Nov 2018

New leaders bring a mix of excitement and fear for existing subordinate staff within an organisation. How will they change things? Will they change my role and responsibility? These questions and many more create unease and uncertainty for staff awaiting the arrival of a new leader. There are three simple keys to unlocking success ‘under new management’.

Enjoy History to Change the Future

Oct 2018

As a leader of change initiatives, I have a motto: ‘Enjoy History’. The retelling of past organisational events is usually told with rich emotion, interwoven with personal opinion and thoughts. These stories are a change leaders gold mine.

Desire Paths: Detouring to Success

Sep 2018

Early in my career I was involved with the design of some public spaces. During this time an old designer shared with me a powerful concept that has stuck with me ever since. This same concept has dramatically energised both client and volunteer driven organisations.

Aligned and Sabotaging: 2

Aug 2018

‘This is a waste of time!’ Loudly declared a disgruntled middle aged man at one of my recent workshops. He had witnessed groups within the organisation desperate for quick ‘wins’ busy rallying support and orchestrating sweeping changes over and over again.