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COVID-19, and the resulting global economic downturn, has disrupted businesses and left leaders questioning where their focus should be: “How can we look ahead at long term strategy and business growth when there are unprecedented changes and new obstacles arising each day?”  The short answer – you don’t have to. What is most important is that you understandRead more

With the loosening of social distancing restrictions in the past week, it’s easy to feel like we are emerging from the shadow of COVID-19. There are certainly reasons to celebrate and feel positive! But there is a long road to recovery ahead, with more workforce and employment instability as well as ongoing safety and health risks that need to beRead more

When reflecting on your career path, where are you working towards and are you confident that you are focusing on the right areas? If you are in a leadership role, are you putting enough of your attention into vision, strategy and culture, or are you getting waylaid by the technical or functional tasks?  The shiftRead more

Almost all of us have trouble focusing on our work at times. But there are also moments when we find ourselves at the peak point in our workflow when we become so absorbed in our work that all distractions fall away. You might refer to this as being “in the zone”. Psychologists call it beingRead more

As senior leaders, should your focus be on the strategy or the culture? There’s an ongoing debate about which is truly more important, particularly when companies are trying to change their direction.  American theorist and author Peter Drucker famously stated that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Suggesting that no matter how well-thought-out your strategy is,Read more

Millennials in the workplace often get a bad rep—particularly from older generations who are accustomed to working in a different style. Have you ever heard someone stereotype millennials as impatient, disloyal or easily bored and distracted? Much of this is in stark contrast to how they see themselves and the opportunities they present to employersRead more

Nothing ever stands still. With political, economic and social shifts occurring frequently, the manner in which we work changes too. As 2020 draws near, here’s what we can expect to occur that will transform the dynamics of our existing workplace. 1. Employee experience being a priority Unlike previous generations, employees now are driven not onlyRead more

Do you fall in the trap of setting goals yet never managing to meet them? We are all guilty of this and with 2020 rolling in, now is the perfect time to get ‘SMART’ about how you set yourself goals.Like most people, you likely have certain aspirations you wish to achieve sometime during your lifeRead more

It is definitely no secret that things can become overwhelming in the lead up to the holiday season. What is meant to be a time of cheer, relaxation and anticipation, can often be a source of great stress for many.  How many of you feel like your to-do list is forever growing the closer itRead more

In order for modern businesses to grow in a dynamic environment, they need to be able to embed sustainable change into the daily behaviours of their teams. Significant growth is a challenging undertaking and it is important to understand that success is rarely achieved to the level that is originally intended, or within the timeframeRead more