Musings

‘DATA MAKES PEOPLE THINK, EMOTION MAKES THEM ACT’

So says one of my mentors, Dr Alan Weiss. I have been speaking to a client who enjoys presenting data and is confident and enthused when talking about it. But many a time, this individual…

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BHAG

BHAG  is the abbreviation for ‘Big Hairy Audacious Goals’. It was a term popularised by Jim Collins in his book, Good to Great. Recently, I have been part of a group  that is involved in a…

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CALLING IT OUT / CALLING IT IN

We have been working with a client recently on the topic of bias. As part of the action steps to address bias, we are using the concept of calling it out and calling it in….

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CARE OF SELF

On an aircraft, in the event of an emergency you are always directed to place an oxygen mask on yourself first and then assist others. This also applies to life in general, particularly in the…

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HQ vs REGIONAL

I am working with a client that heads up the APAC region of a global organisation. As the business in this region is expanding rapidly, the leader is aware that some work around cultural effectiveness…

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IN THE CAVE

A term we sometimes use in my house, when we need to withdraw is “ I just need to be alone in the cave”. It describes times when I can feel sad or sorry for…

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