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Crisis Response vs Change That Sticks

Crisis Response vs Change That Sticks

It's hard to find a smart, sustainable solution to a leaky boat, when you're adrift in the middle of the ocean dealing with the immediate threat of sinking. A crisis like Covid-19 drives short-term, immediate changes, many of which will prove that we can do things differently. But we can't assume that positive change to ways of working will automatically stick without deliberate and purposeful leadership.

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Be More Zebra

Be More Zebra

Humans spend a lot of time occupied with the past as well as thinking about the future. The present is where we need to focus our attention if we want to maintain balance, and emotional and physical wellbeing. In times of extreme challenge, we could all benefit from being more zebra.

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Alternative Tips for Working From Home

Alternative Tips for Working From Home

LinkedIn recently has been packed with great advice on working from home. But we all know by now that we should put together a daily routine, plan short breaks, drink plenty of water and assign a designated workspace, right? What about some of the other important things that haven’t been included?

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Organisational Truths and Culture Change

Organisational Truths and Culture Change

Organisational Truths are the things that exist within and organisation that drive behaviours, interactions, ways of doing things – they are strong indicators of the an organisation's culture. If we want to change culture for the better, we first need to know where we're starting from and that requires some exploration of current culture.

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Finding Your Eddy

Finding Your Eddy

In a world that moves at a relentless pace, the pressure to keep up is something that impacts us all. Great leaders are able to find moments of calm to pause, take stock and set direction. The ability to take time to reflect is an important part of our professional practice. That's where we need to find our eddy.

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