Over the past few weeks several senior government people have asked me what they can do that will make their position safer, given the need for government to streamline the number of positions in some areas. For what it is worth, this has been my advice. Read More
At a management course with one of the Unis today, my group introduced me to a new term – Bitchy Resting Face. Now this is a new one for me, but it made sense. When you are not interacting in a group situation in particular, what is your face saying? Read More
I manage the company twitter account, and usually post at least once a week. But I haven’t tended to look at Twitter past that role. Recently I reactivated my personal twitter account in order to explore what was going on in the twittery world. I decided to choose a focus – I’m having a go at writing my first novel – to see what this world could offer. It’s been quite a revelation. Read More
Over the past few months I have either encouraged, or been invited, to work with Boards, Councils or Senior staff to develop their strategic thinking before they start their strategic planning. There’s no doubt it can make a huge difference to the direction and development of a plan. And in a time when money is tight and workloads are high, these discussions have often been the most energetic, hopeful, creative and joyful I’ve seen in the market place. Read More
At least half of my work these days is facilitating planning workshops for Boards or senior teams. I am noting the smart ones are making the shift from rushed ( and often boring) days where we mechanistically work through a traditional planning framework, often resulting in a bit of twiddling around the edges of the current plan. Instead of rushing to dot points on butchers sheets, my best Boards and Executives are engaging in strategic thinking before they land a plan. Read More
Why not set up your own monitor to keep an eye on how you use and distribute your energy at work? This idea has arisen with a number of coaching clients recently, who want to... Read More