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Change
change – verb – Make or become different. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) I’ve been thinking about change and progress recently. I read the two quotes illustrated below on my morning commute and it got me thinking about change. How do we effectively bring about change? … Continue reading
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Unified Communications
Barnett Waddingham and Fuze I talk about how Barnett Waddingham are using the Fuze unified communications platform to improve communication within the firm.
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Distraction is the enemy of productivity
distraction – noun – A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else. (source: Oxford Dictionaries) Assuming that we want ourselves and our teams to be concentrating on something productive we need to minimise distractions in the workplace. Some people … Continue reading
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The IT within an Actuarial Consultancy
The IT within an Actuarial Consultancy I discuss the challenges the company’s IT department faces, the importance of the Cloud and the awareness the Board should have towards technology and its risks with Knowledge Peers.
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Leading Empty Desks
Yesterday afternoon I took part in a panel discussion on “Leading Empty Desks” at Knowledge Peers Exchange 2013 Event. The discussion was led by Giri Tharmananthar of Microsoft who started the discussion with an engaging talk based around Dave Coplin‘s … Continue reading
Communication
communication – noun – the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium. (source: Oxford Dictionaries) As leaders, communication is a key tool in the toolbox. Not every leader will be the archetypal charismatic communicator, … Continue reading
Reboot
It has been a while since I posted here. I have been a little busy. We moved back into our house last November after a big renovation project – a few weeks later than originally planned – just in time … Continue reading
Following
following – noun – a body of supporters or admirers. (source: Oxford Dictionaries) Leadership is not something bestowed on you from on high, it is something you only have by virtue of your followers and followers can be easily lost. … Continue reading
Focus
focus – noun – the centre of interest or activity. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) Being effective in relationships and meetings takes concentrated effort and focus on the individuals we are interacting with in the moment. “Concentration is the secret of strength … Continue reading
Belief
belief – noun – trust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something). (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) Belief can be empowering or it can be limiting. Often our beliefs are self-fulfilling. One person’s belief that something is impossible will prevent them from … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, big hairy audacious goals, high performance teams, motivation, objectives, self-belief
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Purpose
purpose – noun – a person’s sense of resolve or determination. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) A purposeful leader is determined, resilient and easy to follow. A good leader needs a definite and deliberate purpose. Following leaders without a real purpose sounds like the … Continue reading
Support and Challenge
supportive – adjective – providing encouragement or emotional help. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) challenging – adjective – testing one’s abilities; demanding. (Source: Oxford Dictionaries) As leaders we should seek to motivate and empower our followers by providing them with the right … Continue reading
Support and Challenge 