Is it still leadership if the management doesn’t buy it?
Oh, no! The bosses are launching another ‘inspired vision’ that will sound great and fashionable, use up time and resources and end in tears. Sound familiar? Too often, leaders may see their strategies run aground and the price of failure can be costly: · The leaders responsible can be left confused and demotivated – and … Read More
executive coaching, leadership, strategy, thought leadership
Multi-Platform Work Environment & Hybrid Working
How does a multiplatform organisation change and adapt to the next normal? For some, already working in a dynamic hybrid culture, the next normal will just be the next step. For other organisations, it means revolution. In one friend’s organisation those in manufacture are on site, whilst office staff are mainly working from home. There’s … Read More
environment, executive coaching, leadership coaching, strategy, thought leadership
Required return to office; the impact on the organisation, staff and environment.
Please note this post is about ‘office only’ environments; I’m aware there are many other work environments where the contents of this post cannot apply. I’m trying to understand why some organisations are requiring all staff to return to working in the office full time. I’m struggling to find a reason that is positive for … Read More
executive coaching, leadership, strategy, thought leadership
The working from home debate; the impact on executives
In my previous post I mentioned I have worked remotely for many years with frequent visits to my clients. Most of these were international, so remote working was a more obvious approach – but some were UK organisations. Many companies in fast moving industries take a direct approach; they want the best people with the … Read More
executive coaching, furlough, leadership, thought leadership
Lockdowns and re-starts; the impact on executives
Like many on LinkedIn, I was asked to contribute on managing career uncertainty during the pandemic. After reading some of the posts and watching the video, I had a different question to ask and so this post. I’ve worked mostly from home for many years, with frequent visits to international clients. With the first lockdown … Read More