Why, when they recruit, develop and promote their people, do hirers in the public sector, businesses and so many other organisations base their first cull of the applicants on their qualifications, certificates, accreditations or lack of? Why are we so quick to bin applications from people who may not yet have acquired all the right…
Was it something I said? The law of unintended consequences
Trust Passion Fun
My core values. Why do I commend them to you? Trust – the inescapable foundation of every human relationship, in business and in life. Trust has to be earned: a new title doesn’t guarantee your people will trust you. Relationships have to be worked on – you know that already. And, once that trust is…
“We don’t need leaders here”.
Many organisations pride themselves on having grown through ‘effective management’. By this they mean management of sales objectives, financial targets. Therefore, they say, effective management is all that is required to keep the company moving forward successfully. Leaders are not necessary. The role of leader is neither recognised nor valued. Some organisations merely pay lip…
