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Ian Kirkby
- Dec 11, 2019
- 1 min
Leading Organisational Change
The latest upload to the Aspire MCL FB group is now ready for you to view. This upload contains workshop slides to help you work through leading effective change. If you have any questions please email me at iank@aspiremcl.co.uk. Ian K #OrganizationalHealth #OrganizationalChange #ExecutiveLeadership
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Ian Kirkby
- Jun 17, 2019
- 1 min
New Post on Organizational Health
For subscribers to Aspire's Secret FB Group, I have just uploaded a presentation on Organizational Health (OH): What it is, why it matters so much and how to develop it. Next month's resource will be on coaching. Seen this message and want access? Please contact Ian on 020 3904 7501, or email him at: iank@aspiremcl.co.uk #SecretGroup #Engagement #OrganizationalHealth #ExecutiveLeadership
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Ian Kirkby
- Feb 18, 2019
- 1 min
New Brochure
Aspire MCL's new brochure is now available! It gives a short overview of our services along with testimonials and high-level overviews of some of our preferred tools. Contact Ian on +44(0)20 3904 7501 or email him at enquiries@aspiremcl.com for your e-copy. We promise not to spam you! #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #OrganizationalHealth
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Ian Kirkby
- Feb 18, 2019
- 1 min
New Subscriber Group
It's here! Aspire MCL has just created a secret subscriber’s group on Facebook. Every month we will post a new video, slideshow, article or questionnaire to boost leadership, team and organisational health development. Posted materials can be used without limit in your company for no additional fee. The group already has access to 4 leadership and team building videos which can be used for in-house workshops. You can see the trailer on Aspire’s Facebook page here: https://www
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Ian Kirkby
- Jan 31, 2019
- 1 min
How Effective Leadership Boosts Business Performance
Here's a guest blog I recently wrote for the Fruitful Group on the above subject (good summary of the business case): https://goo.gl/hks31h #ExecutiveLeadership #ActionCentredLeadership #LeadershipTraits #LeadershipDevelopment #Leadership #OrganizationalHealth #Effectiveness
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Ian Kirkby
- Jul 3, 2018
- 1 min
Why do so Many Organisational Transformations Fail?
According to a study by BCG, 85% or companies have undergone a major transformation in the last decade (https://goo.gl/Cjya3w). Worryingly, the same article noted that nearly 75% of the transformations failed to improve business performance, either short-term or long-term! HBR found that a key reason was the fear and insecurity that caused people to keep behaving in ways that did not serve them well, even when they understood this to be the case. Leaders can change policies,
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Ian Kirkby
- May 8, 2018
- 1 min
What Successful Executives Do Differently
Another telling survey has shown that between 50-60% of new executives fail within 18 months of their first appointment (HBR – The 4 Things Successful Executives Do, 7 March 2018). The same survey showed that 61% said they were not prepared for their new role and 76% received no or inadequate help from their organisation to make the step up. On a more positive note, here's what the survey identified as the key traits of the successful 40-50%: - They had a wide-ranging perspec
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Ian Kirkby
- Apr 2, 2018
- 1 min
The Damage Done by Invisible Leaders
Invisible leaders are a plague in many organisations. This article illustrates the damage they can do: https://goo.gl/DsZgy5 As it notes, such 'leaders' tend to be good at 'flying under the radar'. If you are an executive or other senior leader, it is important that you proactively seek to identify and remedy any such situations. If you fear the article is describing you, don't despair: get in touch and let Aspire help you become the leader you really want to be! #ExecutiveLe
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Ian Kirkby
- Mar 15, 2018
- 1 min
Employee Surveys are Still Important
They used to be common but a modern trend is to use computer algorithms to measure metrics such as email response times to gauge employee engagement levels. However, surveys remain a hallmark of high-performing HR systems. They serve at least 3 useful functions: they are great predictors of behaviour, they give employees the chance to feel heard, and they can be a vehicle for changing behaviour. I meet many leaders who are convinced they are doing a great job and are leading
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Ian Kirkby
- Jan 29, 2018
- 1 min
Strategic Focus
Strategic focus really does pay off: https://goo.gl/vKr2V1 As well as saying 'no', be prepared to say 'stop' - strategy needs to be agile and, as circumstances change, it may be necessary to go in a new direction to achieve the vision. Too many persevere beyond the point where it is commendable to do so, when it is clear that the benefits initially identified will not be achieved. Reasons vary but include fear of being seen to fail, emotional attachment to a particular progra
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Ian Kirkby
- Jan 13, 2018
- 1 min
Strategic Alignment
Leaders need to ensure strategic alignment is driven at all levels in the firm and in the day-to-day business decisions. That direction needs to be clear, well-communicated and positively enforced (e.g. by aligning rewards to strategic objectives). https://goo.gl/9TE8WR #Strategy #ExecutiveLeadership #Leadership #OrganizationalHealth
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Ian Kirkby
- Dec 19, 2017
- 1 min
Is There a Gap Between Your Strategy and Execution?
Some really good questions to ask about your strategy in this HBR summary: https://goo.gl/ptL6kX I particularly like the point about giving executives some time away from the pressing, day-to-day issues to think strategically: it's what they are there for, really! #Executive #Strategy #AchievingtheTask #Execution #OrganizationalHealth
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