Communication and trust during change
In the UK, Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, and Sir Patrick Vallance, Chief Science Officer, have emerged as the…
Why leadership words matter: lessons from the Labour Party Leadership election
What leadership words come to mind when thinking about leadership? With the International Women’s Day just around the corner and…
It was the best of lines, it was the worst of lines: On starting your story
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was…
Organisation Development and The Future of Work
Margaret Wheatley and Myron Rogers (1996)* once wrote that ‘organisation is always an expression of identity’. I happen to agree…
5 tips for leaders on how to improve collaboration in their teams
Collaboration with other people is one of the everyday activities in all organisations but not all collaborations are successful. We…
Organised Foolishness: Two Fools and a Goddess
Not Altogether Foolish Leading, managing, designing and generally being part of organisations is, as we all know, a serious business. …
Your PULSE for 2020: A framework for thinking and decision making
I am writing this blog from a lodge. Christmas is everywhere here. Peat burning in the roaring fire next to me,…
The Inner Critic – creating your own self-esteem
He keeps me awake all night worrying about the future, chiding me for my mistakes. Planning for my inevitable downfall…
Mental Health and well-being in UK organisations: managers are feeling the strain, and it’s getting tougher
Mental Health and well-being in UK organisations: managers are feeling the strain, and it’s getting tougher - Roffey Park Institute…
Reframing to enhance our mood and personal effectiveness
Some mornings I wake up feeling amazing. From head to toe, I feel energised and full of life. I have…
Infographic: which type of leader are you?
The old stereotype of dictarial bosses no longer holds. Today’s leaders are more aware and face a more complex set…
The time and place for humour in facilitation might be now
As I sit at the departure gate of another airport, waiting to fly back home to Dublin. I take in…