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Planning Vs Agility
Planning and agility are often seen as opposites. However, as a recent HBR article (https://goo.gl/wMpCnD) explains, both are necessary....
Ian Kirkby
Sep 14, 20181 min read


Aspiring to Lead - Video Series
Just a reminder that the 4 sessions of the 'Aspiring to Lead' course are available via Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/aspiringtol...
Ian Kirkby
Aug 14, 20181 min read


What do Exceptional Leaders do Differently?
There is no shortage of material about the traits of good leadership and some of the pointers and lists can be helpful for assessment and...
Ian Kirkby
Aug 10, 20182 min read


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). ...
Ian Kirkby
Jul 3, 20181 min read


Performance Review Biases - And How To Avoid Them
Performance reviews get a bad press these days. However, they can still be a great tool if done properly and used as part of an ongoing...
Ian Kirkby
Jun 21, 20181 min read


Asking Great Questions
The ability to ask great questions is a key leadership skill: they unlock/reveal information, stimulate thinking and boost engagement....
Ian Kirkby
Jun 11, 20181 min read


The Importance of Compassionate Leadership
It is really important to show compassion as a leader. It is also important to understand that being compassionate does not mean being...
Ian Kirkby
May 16, 20181 min read


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...
Ian Kirkby
May 8, 20181 min read


How to Manage an Employee who Always Makes Excuses
I hope you never need this, but just in case..... https://goo.gl/Bk3AJB Don't skip over the first point: make sure you are holding them...
Ian Kirkby
May 2, 20181 min read


Afraid of Public Speaking?
Here are 6 tips to help you calm those nerves and deliver a great presentation: 1. Be prepared. Sounds obvious but it's not always done....
Ian Kirkby
Apr 28, 20181 min read
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