In a thriving organisation, balancing different thinking styles is crucial for success. Here’s why: In essence, balancing different thinking styles creates a dynamic, innovative, and resilient organisation. #Leadership #Innovation #Teamwork #BusinessStrategy #OrganisationalDevelopment
Balanced behaviours are the cornerstone of a thriving organisation. They stem from balanced thinking, fairness, and a broad perspective. Here’s why these elements are crucial: Why It Matters: Balanced behaviours are essential for creating a dynamic, fair, and forward-thinking organisation. By fostering balanced thinking, fairness, and a broad perspective, we can build a foundation for…
In the fast-paced business world, imbalance is often seen as a drawback. However, it can actually serve as a powerful driver for growth and innovation. Here’s how imbalance can foster development and why strategic rebalancing is essential: Imbalance as a Growth Driver The Importance of Strategic Rebalancing Conclusion Imbalance, when managed effectively, can be a…
The world is a very volatile place right now. Long-standing commercial and economic allegiances are under threat. AI models vie for supremacy, scarce funding, and survival. Wars drag on with little hope of lasting peace. Uncertainty about the future disrupts world trade and economic forecasting. Advances in AI agents and humanoid robotics, rising cost-of-living pressures,…
There are some things you don’t want to leave to chance. One of them is how ready your organisation is to face future challenges. We all like to think we will be okay, which can lead to what some call ‘change blindness’. We get so used to what is around us we fail to see…
Did you know that your organisation’s change readiness depends on what and how people think? We could express this relationship in as simple formula: WT + HT = CR The WT part of that equation refers to what people believe to be true – about themselves, other people, the context in which they operate, and…
It was early January. The audience looked fresh and bright, reflecting the glow of happy holidays. A smiling woman in her 40s took to the stage and wished everybody a happy 85% day. Heads turned. Vague looks spread around. 85% day? The speaker went on. Statistically, she said, 85% of New Year’s resolutions were already…
We hear a lot these days about AI – how smart it is and what it can do better and faster than humans. But here’s a question I’d ask you to consider – how do you plan to optimise the performance of your workers during times of rapid change? Change is not easy for many…
Imagine it’s night, and you are sitting in the cockpit of a commercial aircraft, about to land the plane at a large airport in a large city. As you look down over the city below, the light from a million streetlamps, cars, buildings and houses floods your brain with sensory information. Amid this abundance of…
For Steve Barlow, the pathway to change readiness began in prison. Now, don’t jump to any hasty conclusions! Steve worked in prisoner rehabilitation in a maximum security prison in Sydney – he delivered anger management and conflict resolution programs to inmates. It was during this time that he became interested in change readiness. Why? Because…