Leadership is in a state of flux. Owing to the devasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, executives and managers are having to shift their mindsets from ‘respond’ to ‘recover.’ We are no longer at a point where we can patch up holes as they appear. Some of our organisations are being gutted and we may have to […]
READ MOREThe Office of the Future: Returning to Work Post Lockdown
The easing of some of Australia’s harshest lockdown measures is a good sign when it comes to getting back to work. As the curve flattens and our grasp on the virus strengthens, the possibility of returning to normality increases. This ‘normality’ we speak of, however, is like none other before. Coronavirus has established a new […]
READ MOREA Showcase of Womanly Strengths
Men and women are different. While they are equal in their status as human beings and deserve exactly the same entitlements for doing the same job, that is not to say that different genders have different strengths and weaknesses. Coronavirus spells out exactly when women leaders are at their most valuable. “One of the criticisms […]
READ MOREPlanning for the Future in Spite of the Present: Learning in times of COVID-19
There aren’t many things that the entire world stops for, but the outbreak of global pandemic is, rightfully, one of them. Executives everywhere are having to put their plans on ice. We haven’t experienced disruptions like this since World War II. But executives can’t let their visions grind to a halt. We will survive the Coronavirus and we must […]
READ MOREWalking the Walk: Forging a Better Future for Women
Right now, talking about diversity in the workplace is in vogue. Executives and business leaders alike are making grand statements of intent about how they and their organisations want a ‘female future.’ When it comes to actually doing something, however, matters become more complicated. Here, we discuss practical ways forward for Australian organisations. International Women’s […]
READ MOREEQ v IQ
Not all of us are born with a talent for academics. While some people can pick up a book, learn the theory in an hour and apply it perfectly in the context of an examination, others can try all day and get nowhere. Succeeding within the workplace requires a whole lot more than IQ. Emotional capacity is a far […]
READ MOREAdding Colour to the Climate Crisis
For years, there has been much conjecture concerning the effect of the changing climate upon global business. As technology becomes more advanced and the impacts of climate change more pronounced, researchers have been able to add some clarity to a phenomenon which, for the most part, has been intangible. Part of the reason why the […]
READ MOREThis is not a Drill: Negotiating Crises in 2020
In a strong organisation, the gap in skills between leaders and regular team members is not all that large. Fortunately for most of us, quality is in abundance. What truly separates a leader from the masses is his or her capacity to respond to crises. Therefore, executives must train their brains for emergencies to ensure […]
READ MORELooking Into the Crystal Ball: Adding Some Shape to the Future of Work
A lot of what is written about the future of work is conjecture and supposition. We are all preparing for impending change without understanding what this change will actually look like. In order to properly adapt, it is necessary to consider the finer details of what is to come. What is the future of work […]
READ MOREMore Than an Idea: A Guide to Adaptation
All good things start with an idea. It’s the seed from which the plant blossoms and bears fruit. Many of us treat the original moment of inspiration as the most significant part of a project – the thing we can trace everything back to. But do we overstate the importance of an idea? Research says […]
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