In a world undergoing change where there are few certainties, it is useful to anticipate and plan for trends. These trends will affect us as individuals and the types of organisations we work with.
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Managing change
There is an intense interest in how we can manage our own destiny in these uncertain times. Look out for further postings on “future thinking”.
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in a very difficult environment.
I see that change management consultants Eddie Molloy, Ian Kierans and the Advanced Organisation team are holding a new training programme for senior managers in the coming months.
Read more →Today we present an interview with the Harvard professor John Kotter on good and bad urgency. John Kotter’s recent book A Sense of Urgency is a popular business book. Managers identify with his message that complacency can most effectively be overcome …
Read more →Dealing with economic turmoil The idea behind this article is that leaders make change happen – and to do so requires a multifaceted approach identifying and addressing the obstacles to change that are ingrained in every organisation. The Centre for …
Read more →Social networking and health A article based on research into personal happness was published a couple of months ago in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).Most peope are searching for personal happiness in their lives and this piece might give us a …
Read more →The Chinese symbol for crisis contains the symbols for danger and opportunity. With the global economy in turmoil most people are sitting around holding their breath; hoping and praying they will be able to survive the threat. There is no …
Read more →A recent piece by Ken Blanchard and Terry Waghorn in Forbes.com states that we live in a time when three powerful forces – demography, sociology and technology – are creating a perfect storm for accelerated change. It’s a good read …
Read more →We see a generational gap in many organisations, often highlighted by poor communications and team work. If it is hard to get people from various generations to reach any agreement, it is even harder to do so within a company. …
Read more →I have come across the company 37signals several times over the last few years, via recommendations from developers, clients and an article in Time magazine. They demonstrate a refreshing approach for smaller companies who successfully compete with corporates in technology …
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