Serious job

June 20, 2018

Finding and competing for talent is just like finding and competing in any other market. It’s about access and differentiation. Access is a two way business. You need to find a way... READ MORE

Connected souls

June 10, 2018

The first step is accepting that you can’t do everything yourself.  You kinda-sorta accept it, which is why you have a team around you, but the obvious facts are a struggle... READ MORE

Guaranteed win

June 9, 2018

With one mini crisis after another it’s easy to spiral into a doom loop. Fear of more failure leads to under-commitment leads to lack of but-in leads to anaemic effort leads... READ MORE

Orange flag

June 7, 2018

With no overt or agreed rules for how to run team dynamics, everything sloshes around until it finds a level. The over-promiser, the earnest, the volunteer, the schedule keeper, the keeps-working-on-her-laptoper,... READ MORE

Problem X

May 29, 2018

You’re in charge.  There’s a reason for that. You’re smart and someone with enough authority (maybe you) recognised your talents and gave you the job. Now, with your experience and position,... READ MORE