‘Hubris’ or ‘Arrogance’ – A Workplace Problem? The ancient Greek word ‘hubris’ means ‘arrogance’ in modern language. ‘Hubris’ still gets a run in modern usage, usually directed at politicians to denote a detachment from electors. It can be a problem in the workplace...
Lessons for Leadership from the Classic TV Series, Dr. Who The iconic Dr Who first hit the screen in a BBC broadcast in 1963. It’s now the longest-running program in TV history. Its longevity is due to its clever format that allows it to refresh with new scenarios...
Embrace Ambiguity – creating legacy with the agile mindset This article was previously published in the July 2016 edition of Entrepreneurs and Innovation Magazine (a UK publication) and just in case you missed it, the full article is below; ‘Change’ is...
Building Trust and Promoting Collaboration in the Workplace The modern corporate office environment is generally open-planned, minimalistic in style, decorated with lush wall-gardens, and furnished with generous plump lounges and long meeting tables with sophisticated...
Building Resilience in an Ambiguous Environment At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, one of the memorable stories was from US star swimmer Michael Phelps. ‘Swimming blind’ his goggles filled with water during the Butterfly final, an event that he went on to win. “I...
Reflecting on one year as a consultant with Change2020 has been a happy experience… it’s hard to believe that it’s ‘only’ been 12 months. For me the year has reinforced that the greatest learning we have is from each other. Although the opportunity in change is...
Trust is Essential in Building Better Organisations Trust is the currency of strong values, successful service delivery and great relationships. Put simply, we work to build trust and break down barriers in order to transform organisations, teams and individuals....
Performance management is an act of leadership, not a system. Performance management has become one of the most pivotal features of organisational development in their pursuit of growth – and also one of the most controversial. A system, or not depending on your...
Establishing and Reinforcing Positive Emotions to a Successful Employee Engagement If we are witnessing one transformation in the workplace it is the role of engagement as the single most important driver of successful change. Or, put another way, we are understanding...