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Looking below the surface of leadership, strategy and culture.

I love creating a fresh perspective on topics that are complex, even misunderstood, in a way that leaders can then use in their day job. I write about strategy, innovation, leadership, culture and personal development. I’ve worked with some wonderful co-authors such as Julian Birkinshaw, Dan Cable, Ron Carucci, Dorie Clark, Gena Cox, Art Kleiner, and Chris Rangen.

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You’re not powerless in the face of a layoff

You’re not powerless in the face of a layoff

In the wake of a layoff, you’ll want your colleagues to remember your generosity and integrity as you leave, as they are your advocates, support network, and sources of new job opportunities. The authors offer five recommendations for making the most of this challenging situation to ensure you’ll have a cohort of allies who will be pleased to help you in the future.
How to convince people that a crisis is also an opportunity

How to convince people that a crisis is also an opportunity

The nature of current crisis means employees will be focussed on survival, rather than the opportunities the pandemic presents.
Best business books 2019: Strategy

Best business books 2019: Strategy

Strategy matters.
How technology is transforming executive coaching

How technology is transforming executive coaching

Coaches have always sought to help their clients improve. Moving forward, strategically applying technology — alongside their own judgement, warmth, and integrity — will be an increasingly important way for them to do so. The authors describe four key areas where technology can transform the act — and the impact — of coaching.
Transforming TV by going back to the future

Transforming TV by going back to the future

For virtually its entire existence, the vast global television industry has survived and thrived amid a series of transformations. Here’s how it can surf the next wave.
How to get your people invested in transformation

How to get your people invested in transformation

Big change can’t happen without employee buy-in, which is easier to get if you’re an emotionally engaged leader.
The transformative power of AI

The transformative power of AI

Our collaboration with the FT and World Economic Forum explores how technological shifts are transforming industry, business and society.
Best business books 2018: Strategy

Best business books 2018: Strategy

Making the leap.
The four building blocks of transformation

The four building blocks of transformation

Successful transformations may be relatively rare, but they do exist. A transformation, in this context, is a major shift in an organisation’s capabilities and identity so that it can deliver valuable results, relevant to its purpose, that it couldn’t master before. The company develops an ongoing mastery of change, in which adaptability feels natural to leaders and employees. Here are four building blocks that are fundamental to this transformation.