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22/06/2022
We all have systems thinking superpowers. Sometimes they are our natural way of thinking - which is true for many people including First Nations, aboriginals, farmers and naturalists. For the...
Plan, Systems Thinking
Does life planning seem unnecessary to you? Do you feel like making plans is a waste of time? When things around us are uncertain life planning may seem fruitless. But...
13/01/2022
We are all spending too much time in meetings and on calls. A recent survey by Korn Ferry stated that more than 67% of respondents said they spend too much...
Lead, Systems Thinking
01/09/2021
We all have your own jargon. In the planning world we use "strategic management" but my clients don't always understand the distinction between strategic planning and strategic management. Strategic Management starts...
Plan, Systems Thinking
08/02/2021
It’s that time of year when the days are cold and my patience is short. Are you feeling stressed too? Stress is your body's way of protecting you. However, unchecked...
Change, Coaching
08/02/2021
Identifying, assessing and managing risk are the responsibility of the board and the senior leaders of the organization. Risk management isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s invaluable for protecting your business.Why...
Plan, Systems Thinking
30/09/2020
I deliberately use the term Strategic Management instead of strategic planning. Strategic Management is much more than just planning! Strategic Management is a systems thinking approach to running your business day-to-day. Being strategic every...
Plan, Systems Thinking
31/08/2020
You’re a hard worker but still you’ve seen others who aren’t as good as you promoted above you. Read the reasons why and work on them. A business coach, like...
Lead, Systems Thinking
08/04/2020
We are in the midst of a pandemic – few of us have experienced anything like this. We think we'll be more productive, but in reality we will be less...
Lead
19/03/2020
Communicating during times of stress is not simple. You may want to “hunker down” and “ride the storm” but your staff need to hear from you. Here are 9 tips for communicating...
Communicate
02/01/2020
Do you answer “how are you?” with “BUSY"? Busy does not equate to productive! Busy means I’m doing many activities. They could be important to my life and my work, but...
Plan