Why isn’t it easy working across organisational boundaries? How can we accelerate ways of working that will get us to our common goals? Recently Jackie Macritchie Jonathan Betts James Edgar Liz Mortimer-Cassen and I got together to reflect on these questions. Firstly, we considered why it’s so hard: Common goals might not be common! Different stakeholders may have different objectives [...]
In July 2026 I had the pleasure of facilitating a workshop for the Oxford Conexen community. There was lots of great discussion and thanks to vWall software some insights were captured and Ive summarized in the carousel below. Leading for Change for LI
More people are moving from corporate roles to being a consultant. Whether it’s to have the freedom to decide, to transition to retirement or because redundancy has forced this decision, being a consultant can seem an attractive career choice. The reality is that this can be the biggest career transition you will ever make. Why? Your skills of being a [...]
There has never been a more challenging or compelling time to be a globally minded organization. Recently, @Jackie Macritchie @Sara Vandeberghe@Dianne Lee @Jonathan Betts and @Renos Savva discussed the need to think and act globally. We recognize that the global environment is changing quickly, and although there may be a trend to consider more national ways of working, we cannot [...]
When you are leading change in turbulent times, thinking about and proactively planning for best- and worst-case scenarios can be extremely valuable. It can enable you to mobilize and move quickly as conditions change, by already having thought about actions you could take. Recently, @BarbaraHenders @GrayKueberuwa and I discussed ways to make scenario planning both fun and highly valuable! We [...]
Can great experts become great leaders? It's a subject that Dr Deepa Desai and I have been reflecting on recently. We thought about the skill sets that great subject matter experts have, why it's not enough for today’s Global leaders and how great leaders need to behave to be truly great. Great subject matter experts: Are relied on for the [...]
The recent Test series between England and India has given @DrDeepaDesai and I a chance to reflect on what leaders, individuals and organizations can learn from Test cricket. Why Test cricket? We think it is a useful metaphor for how leaders navigate and lead change. Created by ChatGPT5 - not a real image It requires long term thinking [...]
Resilience is a capability that is increasingly sought after as we continue to navigate through uncertainty and constant change as individuals, teams and enterprises. It allows us to: • Prevent burnout of self and others • Navigate challenges and retain talent & momentum • Embrace uncertainty: Adapt to constant change as individuals, teams and enterprises • Maintain grace under pressure: Balance competing demands and [...]
My recent posts have been about finding your purpose. People have agreed its important, but should it be the number one priority when making career decisions? A recent conversation with Trefor Munn-Venn made me pause and think. It has been many years since we spent a week together on a fabulous leadership development course (Niagara Institute) It was at a critical point [...]
One of the activities I like to do when not working is yoga. I’ve used it as a time for me to relax, switch off and keep fit. Every month Eunice Learmont BA MDA MIPW FInstPa ACILEX STEP Affiliate my fabulous instructor (pictured) introduces a new theme. Last month was “Balance is the dance – through the interplay between effort and [...]
