Archive for March 2025

Several years ago, I found myself in a scoping meeting at a prominent public sector health organisation. The room was filled with senior leaders eager to develop a set of values they believed would enhance the organisation’s performance. The proposed list was familiar: Integrity: Acting with honesty and transparency, adhering to strong ethical principles in…

If you’re a senior leader transitioning from an operational role, insights into becoming a wise elder might be just what you need. The heroic leader archetype has been glorified for too long, often leaving us, and our organisations, sluggish and inflexible. This model paints a picture of a powerful, charismatic figure leading from the front,…

This is a grassroots change programme. It is low-risk and high-reward. While not a quick fix, it fosters engagement that leads to sustained performance improvements across the organisation. Once implemented, this approach can be repeated cyclically, forming a foundation for ongoing continuous improvement. As with all change initiatives, it is easy to focus on the…

In the same way that life on our planet has developed, we can learn how to scale our businesses by observing and emulating nature’s strategies. Here are five elements where nature has taught us about successful growth and sustainability. These should all be part of a business growth health check. 1. Redundancy: Building Resilience Through…