Having spent my early career hunting humans, I know hunting elephants is as great a challenge. I don’t mean hunting elephants in the wild or on game reserves. I mean in the boardroom and in the organisation. The boardroom is the tip of the proverbial iceberg. If there’s an elephant in the boardroom, there’s at […]
I’ve seen fantastic lists of challenges that leaders face, ranging from acquiring more revenue to retaining talent. What I haven’t seen on the list is the one thing that could make all the difference. In fact I believe it is the top challenge we face as leaders. Let me give you three examples. I reviewed […]
I have met some really wonderful, expert HR professionals in my time. They know their stuff. They are trusted and respected by the whole organisation. They are also in the minority. Sadly there are too many of a different kind. They are usually savvy when it comes to process. Many are idealistic about their value […]
The purpose of values is to define how and why we think, say, do and be regarding everything, in order to be true to ourselves and be valued authentically by others. Are you sick of hearing the “values drum” being beaten yet the drummers seem to be marching to a different beat? How quickly are […]
The pace of change, the busyness of executives and the lack of trained leaders are just some of the causes for team dysfunction, not to mention the primary three – fear, habits and ignorance. The Warning Signs Tasks not completed on time Less than useful meetings Overuse of email and particularly the CC line Rework […]
Most leaders were initially chosen to lead because of their technical or operational capability. Most of those that then make it through to the higher echelons of leadership are chosen because of their alleged track record and their relationships with their seniors and allied networks. The very few who also possess or acquire outstanding people […]
The Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index for 2013 lists Australia as equal ninth, with Canada, ahead of Germany, United Kingdom and the United States. Denmark was rated the least corrupt, followed by New Zealand, Finland and Sweden. Notably, Australia actually slipped four points compared to 2012 apparently due to the currency printing prosecution, and NSW […]
The huge ore truck slid sideways down the slope and then rolled as its load shifted. By the time it had reached the bottom of the open pit the ore had been scattered, the truck destroyed and the driver was dead. The investigation pointed to a number of causes: Driver fatigue Roadway too narrow Insufficient […]
