Collaborative overload means that pClick 'display images' to see this image.eople are being left with little time for all the critical work they must complete on their own. According to some studies, the proportion of time that employees in many...
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Your Office Should Never be the Same
The unplanned pivot to remote work has made the future of the office a big question. Leaders and managers everywhere are weighing up what has been learnt from remote work, and what should continue in future. Some surprising insights and decisions...
When one door closes… Innovate
Old ways and beliefs for people and organisations tend to stick, even when future success demands rapid change. Inertia and habits are not to be underestimated. We’re hearing how people are now getting ‘Zoomed out’ with fatigue from video...
Learning at Warp Speed
There quickly comes a point when mulling over uncertainties is an unproductive behaviour. The real challenge is to figure out how your organisation will go about learning faster. The first step involves a shift in leadership mindset away from...
Not Virtuous Vectors, but Resilient Systems Ahead
One of the lessons so far from the pandemic is that governments and the public have become acutely aware of the existence of supply chains and their strategic value for industries and economies. When the shelves are empty, it’s cold comfort...
Is Now the Time to Reform Business Institutions?
Government and business leaders are shifting attention onto the crucial reforms that would accelerate the post-crisis economic recovery. What is missing in the narrative, is how business leaders will be driving reforms to modernise their own...
Keeping Service Value in Perspective
Over the weekend, Australia and New Zealand commemorated ANZAC day, in remembrance of Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance services were on 25 April, which is the...
How Past Performance Influences Funding Decisions in a Crisis
The performance of all types of institution is more visible in a crisis. You find that mediocrity (perceived or actual) is less likely to be tolerated by funders: customers stop buying from businesses; investors cut funding; and businesses exit...
It’s Leadership Mindset Not a Crisis That Accelerates Innovation
Perhaps one of the legacies of the pandemic will be the realisation by more leaders of just how much influence they can choose to exert for accelerating change and innovation. Suddenly, we’re seeing things that couldn’t be done before happening at...
How Purpose-Driven Businesses Build Trust and Inspire Confidence in Uncertain Times
Helping others where you can safely do so is a worthwhile part of your personal and organisational strategy to deal with the pandemic. There is a mutual benefit as it also makes you feel good and creates positive ties and trust. We are certainly in...