Resolutions at this time of year are often well intended but not always of immense value. Having said that, I’m pleased with two that my kids suggested to me over the New Year. The first we call ‘the eyebrow’. I will raise an eyebrow rather than overreact...
The current economic crisis has caused leaders everywhere to rethink their business models. This is often a good thing. Leaders are being forced to reconsider what creates value in the mind of the customer. Not long ago, the idea of destroying and rebuilding...
The annual Labour conference kicked off yesterday, the last conference before the next general election. For Gordon Brown, this conference represents both a tremendous challenge and a real opportunity. Labour is behind in the opinion polls and the party...
It strikes me that as leaders we are seeking to engage people not only in our stated strategic direction but also in the grounded elements of the organisation - the values and folklore that make it special and that won’t change much over time. This implies...