In your corner

July 7, 2018

It’s possible that, working on your own over there in your corner, you’re brilliant and doing an amazing job. That all that you do is contributing to the whole and creating... READ MORE

Some travellers

June 28, 2018

No job is exactly what it purports to be. There’s always more complexity, more problems, weird and wonderful people, unusual working practices, undisclosed values, unfamiliar work ethic. The job as advertised... READ MORE

Talent pipeline

June 25, 2018

Whether you’re growing, staying flat, or in any other state other than straight-out retreat … always be hiring.  That doesn’t mean keep making job offers.  It does mean get out there,... READ MORE

Negative feedback

June 23, 2018

Feedback, about anything, should be an honest and open assessment of the good and the bad of the thing, in your opinion, in your own words.  When it’s about human performance... READ MORE

It’s boring

June 22, 2018

Let’s imagine your part of the world is split into two chunks: business-as-usual and new-stuff.  Business-as-usual is what your team is paid to do, the things it’s relied upon to deliver,... READ MORE