Starting a new job can be a little nerve-wracking. No matter how much preparation you have done – that first day can feel a little uncomfortable. Not unlike those brand new black brogues I bought myself for my new role as Consultant – People Performance with...
It was a Saturday afternoon and I was in the final stage of the weekly shop. I selected a checkout manned by a young guy (he looked about 12 but I am sure he was older!). Bradley (his name badge gave him away) was friendly and we undertook the usual pleasantries...
Malleability and Adaptive Leadership While it is a very long time ago, I still remember being in my year 8 science class and first learning about malleable metals (e.g. gold, silver, copper, lead and aluminium) – those metals that can be hammered, pressed or rolled...
Recently Change2020 launched the Embrace ambiguity movement. This movement is about firstly acknowledging where your tolerance of ambiguity sits and then taking action to Embrace ambiguity – both at home and at work. At Change2020, we believe that Embracing...
Wasted Talent and Lost Opportunity – The Simple Acts of Employee Engagement One of the great aspects of my role is the opportunity to meet potential new Change2020 consultants. Each one brings their own unique story with a wonderful mix of skills; it is always...
Building Progressive Capabilities to Support New Business Models Can you imagine the experience of staying in a fully automated and robot-serviced hotel? Driverless cars? ‘Remote’ surgeries across continents? We soon could be as forecast in a recent report from...
Calling all Humour Champions! I am proud to work for Change2020 an organisation that has humour, as one of its values. We embody this value in our creativity, laughter and fun. We understand the serious nature of our business and the business of our clients and we...
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), is an assessment tool that measures an individual’s preferences and how they make decisions. Change2020 regularly uses this assessment tool to build self-awareness and team effectiveness. Prior to starting the role as Office and...
‘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...