A broken pipe

March 24, 2025

The easier solution is to solve the problem. That means giving the issue the respect it deserves, digging in, working out what is at the heart of the thing, getting under... READ MORE

Spin around

March 23, 2025

Three months after starting, any decent (and decently supported) manager will have a list achievements and changes they’ve put in place. They’ll have made a difference. Their people will... READ MORE

Spiking it

March 21, 2025

Done. Done. And done. There’s nothing more satisfying that hitting Save, or Send, or wrapping up the file, finishing the presentation, shaking hands on the detail, signing the contract, assembling the... READ MORE

A Yes like that

March 16, 2025

We like it when people say Yes to us. And if that’s all that matters we can smile and get on with the next thing. When it’s more important, when dependencies... READ MORE

Let’s not wait

March 15, 2025

It’s possible there’s a perfect time. When the stars will align and the receptiveness quotient will be at an all time high. When they’ve had a perfect breakfast, a smiling send-off... READ MORE