Context is king

July 23, 2016

You’ve probably forgotten what you know. Not the knowledge, but that it’s important. A newbie joins your team or you bring in some outsiders for a project. Your job is to get... READ MORE

The easy and the hard

July 22, 2016

It’s easy to talk, it’s hard to do. It’s easy to poke holes in, to obfuscate, to grandstand, to hobbyhorse, to undermine, to devalue, to minimise, to frustrate, to knock back,... READ MORE

Recovery and adaptation

July 19, 2016

Athletes understand that whilst training puts their body under stress, it’s the recovery that makes them stronger. Whether the session is on the track or the bike, in the gym or the... READ MORE

The teacher

June 30, 2016

It’s entirely possible that it would be quicker and better if you did it yourself. Sometimes, that’s the way to go. When quickness or betterness are the only metrics that matter. Most times... READ MORE

Man(ag)ing up

June 29, 2016

Shhh! Don’t let them know who told you, but … most managers are so wrapped up in their own world that they pay less attention to what you’re up to... READ MORE