New shape
July 25, 2017 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsWith growth comes challenges. One of the most insidious … lack of personal growth; when the role increases in size or scope but the incumbent is left behind. It starts... Read more
Author Archives for Nick Shepheard
Nice problem
July 24, 2017 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsYou’ve got one problem to fix and seventeen ideas that all seem like good ways to solve it. Nice problem! So many ideas, but which one is the right one?... Read more
Back doors
July 23, 2017 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsThere’s the system, and then there’s the seventeen ways around the system. Most times, assuming the system is fit for purpose and makes sense in the first place, that’s the... Read more
Over here
July 22, 2017 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsOne of the tricks of getting on is to be more demanding. When you need something, ask for it. Whether it’s time with your boss, a new component, your team... Read more
It’s follow through
July 21, 2017 11:17 pm Leave your thoughtsIf there’s one trait to look out for, to hire for, to measure against … it’s follow through. When they (and you) do what they say they’re going to do,... Read more