Moving Forward with Awareness and Intent A culture evolved from ‘the way things are’ is more destructive than one that revolves around ‘this is the way we do things’. What do you think? It’s time for straight talk about the damaging effect of what is known as ‘habituation’. In other words, it’s a phenomenon …
I’ve long been a subscriber to Russell Ackoff’s principles, renowned for his pioneering work in Systems Thinking and Management f-Laws (yes, Ackoff spelt the last word that way intentionally). As a famed professor at the Wharton School, he remains a timeless figure whose insights continue to resonate profoundly with my work in change management and …
One of the best ways to serve my clients is for both of us to be on the same page right from the start. Today I’m thinking of terms and phrases that two people can interpret or understand very differently. When such a disconnect between the advisor/coach and a client happens, it doesn’t usually end …
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We need a reality check on the many ‘studies’ that have been published in recent months about various business challenges. Their focus ranges from executives’ thinking time, organizational alignment, and capabilities for effective execution. These are in light of the dramatic changes that are foreseen to be brought on by AI. In the other court …
If ever you thought disconnect and dysfunction don’t happen in your organization, I invite you to read this post by my colleague and guest writer, Geoff Marlow. By Geoff Marlow, on Substack 15 Jan 2023 “The one who knows he is confused is not that confused.” — Zhuangzi ¹ In organisational life, lots of attention and …
