“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein Sounds about right, hey? But then Albert Einstein was a smart guy. Not just in physics. So why do organisations do the same thing over and over...
Have you heard of focus in 50? It’s a simple tool to improve productivity. It helps you clear hurdles and solve problems in your work. I first heard of Focus in 50 from children’s author and creative coach Jen Storer, but it’s widely used in coaching and applies to...
There are always trade-offs in strategic planning. To create space for new, high-value activities, some things have to go. It’s the only way to deliver impact and grow. Most companies allocate the same resources to the same...
“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” Leonardo da Vinci I’m a strategist. Putting effort into thinking and planning is key to good strategy. But...
“It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts” – Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) I’ve always been baffled by strategy programs that teach...
