Focus. Sometimes it seems like we are living in a world designed to ensure we are in a state of constant distraction. The ability to concentrate on a specific task or activity is becoming an increasingly bigger challenge. The advent of digital devices and social media has cultivated a state of ‘continuous partial attention’. What’s that? Continuous …
A study conducted by Leadership IQ in August 2020 found that individuals with a certain quality tended to thrive when dealing with our recent shift to remote work. Not only were these individuals able to respond to a change in their situation effectively, they were also able to maintain a sense of optimism and positivity. …
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with a task or goal? Has the sheer idea of starting to tackle your ‘to-do’ list or even making a ‘to-do’ list paralyzed you into inaction? If so, you are not alone. Research has demonstrated the human brain has a limit on how much information it can process at once …
Nudge yourself towards lasting behavioural change. What do we mean? One word. Kaizen. Kaizen, is a Japanese word meaning ‘continual improvement.’ Kaizen philosophy suggests that great and lasting change is achieved not through radical shifts in your behaviour but rather by taking small, consistent and repeatable steps. It is through tiny deviations in your existing …
We recently deployed a survey to executives across the energy, oil & gas and retail sector asking a simple question, ‘What advice would you give yourself as you navigate during this challenging time?’ here are their key take-aways: Always be Day 1. A day 1 organization, is akin to a start-up, it is nimble, hungry …
Leading executives share, ‘What I have learned during the pandemic’ Read More »
We have all been hearing about the importance of ‘pivoting’ in response to the current pandemic. Business executives and gurus have been singing the praises of organizations that have managed to quickly and successfully revamp their operating models to create innovative new product or service offerings. But how do we know when it really is …
To Pivot or not to Pivot? Demystifying a pivot versus an iteration Read More »
As we all begin to consider what the ‘new normal’ looks like, one picture that appears to be forming is the importance of ‘multi-skilling’. What is multi-skilling? It is the ability to perform multiple jobs that require a level of expertise or technical know-how across different departments. The benefit is the creation of an agile …
‘Multi-skilling’ a sought-after requirement in the new norm Read More »
We recently asked our clients to informally share insights on the productivity and engagement of their teams as we’ve moved to remote work. In most instances people leaders feel their teams appear more engaged, more willing to ‘think outside the box’ and more transparent with their feedback and insights. We asked ourselves, is this a …
The Productivity Lie: Increased trust a result of remote working Read More »
Far from being an exclusive prerequisite for the c-suite, dealing with ambiguity is fast becoming a necessity for all levels within an organization. Operating with limited data, adapting to change, leading in an uncertain market has become a common place reality. With the onset of the pandemic, the ability to lead with confidence and role-model …
The Art of Change: Understanding & Managing our responses to ambiguity Read More »
As we all work towards adapting, defining and embracing the ‘new normal’, we need to remember, ‘what got you where you are may not get you where you need to go’. But how do we know when it’s time to ‘shift’ our mindset, processes or norms. Here are some tell-tale signs: Analysis Paralysis – Perfectionism …
What got you here may not get you where you need to go Read More »