The foundation of every organization is people. Organizations can grow only through the people within. Individual growth is not a guarantee for organizational growth yet without personal growth no organizational growth will occur. It is a real paradox. People are the energy that steer the organization so it is crucial to dip into the potential […]
To understand organisational awareness, it is important to grasp the understanding about what the system is. Any system is a collection of interconnected elements which interact with each other and share a purpose, values and a set of rules and norms. It is important to understand the patterns and the power within because if you […]
Following on from last week’s Thought Article, I will address how those incidents I mentioned could have been handled differently as a leader in order to avoid catastrophic outcomes? These are personal discoveries in discussion with peers: 1 Clear articulation of intent: Ensure you communicate your intent clearly enough so people several layers down do […]
I have learned an invaluable lesson about the connection between the strategic and the tactical levels of a multi-national organisation, and the importance of effective communication as a leader. It is a lesson with vivid implications on the battlefield, but also one with universal applicability to today’s interconnected world. Even on the easiest days, a […]
In Thought Article 29 Simon shared his thoughts to the Uncertainty of Chaos and following on from that here are his Six Critical Things that Great Leaders can do to Stand Out. They’re kind without being weakOne of the toughest things for leaders to master is kindness. Kindness shares credit and offers enthusiastic praise for […]
There is much uncertainty in the business of war. This is to be expected to a degree and nowhere have I found more uncertainty than on the battlefield. There are too many variables and unknowns which can lead to that frozen state often known as ‘Analysis Paralysis’ if not managed correctly. I have seen a […]
Humour, the capacity to express or perceive what’s funny, is both a source of entertainment and a coping mechanism which help us with difficult situations and stressful events. Humans start developing a sense of humour as early as 6 weeks old when babies begin to smile in response to stimuli (“smiling” before that is usually […]
In today’s climate for business excellence, a key element for successful operations is creating a Psychologically Safe environment. Yet what does that really mean? There has been excellent research into the subject perhaps spearheaded by Operation Aristotle undertaken by Google and from which 5 behaviours of effective teams were identified with Psychological Safety being Number […]
In advancing our presence within many industry sectors, a partnership agreement aimed at helping high-risk industries create safe and competent workforces has been signed between digital learning specialists Mintra and competence framework experts ITB Competence Assurance Ltd. The move brings together Mintra’s market-leading learning and competence management system, Trainingportal, with ITB’s expertise in creating competence […]
AIMS TO TACKLE SAFETY ISSUES IN HIGH-RISK INDUSTRIES A partnership agreement aimed at helping high-risk industries create safe and competent workforces has been signed between digital learning specialists Mintra and competence framework experts ITB Competence Assurance Ltd. The move brings together Mintra’s market-leading learning and competence management system, Trainingportal, with ITB’s expertise in creating competence […]