Citius – Altius – Fortius This is the motto of the modern Olympic Games. Translated (faster – higher – stronger), it is an interesting insight into a culture that focusses on, and certainly celebrates performance through the lens of physical capability beyond that of the normal human. By extension, it perhaps also points to, in...
We believe very much in the value of feedback as a mechanism to improve performance. So why do so many troubling stories abound concerning the negative impact of 360 degree feedback? There are two main reasons for this: 1. Feedback is often delivered in a negative way leaving the recipient feeling unvalued and sometimes demotivated....
I recently attended a business seminar where one of the key speakers made the point loudly and frequently; Profit is not a dirty word! We agree but would add a significant rider—Until it is! The speaker went on to attest that the No. 1 reason to be in business is to make a profit and...
Ever wondered why do the same problems keep recurring? Well there are two good reasons for this annoying and often expensive problem. Firstly, problems often appear in the first instance as symptoms or problem effects. For example a headache is often a symptom of a deeper problem. Taking a painkiller will only at best hide...
Problem Buster © uses an array of effective problem solving tools to assist in determining the root cause of problems that don’t seem to go away. Until the problem-solving group can identify the root cause of a problem it is highly unlikely that they will come to a successful solution. The tools used in Problem...
So, you’re (reasonably) well paid and have a job title that demonstrates you’ve been progressing nicely through your vocational journey, and you’re now reaping the fruits of your labour. Life it seems, is under control, yet for some strange reason, the destination just isn’t what the brochure promised! This story is one we...
We’ve just released two new Leading and Managing Teams public courses for Ballarat (see below). This 5-day course can be considered as a foundation for emerging Leaders or a refresher for those looking to “sharpen the knife” and keep their leadership and management skills cutting through. Click here to view the program overview or...
Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash Some years ago, Peter Senge wrote his seminal work, ‘The Fifth Discipline’. It was subtitled The Art and Practice of The Learning Organisation. I am not entirely sure what a learning organisation is but I think I will know one when I see one! To me a Learning Organisation will...
Can’t Find a Good Leader? Try Leading Yourself! In the Leadership and Management Development space we often lament the lack of authentic and effective leadership. Since the Karpin Report of 1995, study after study keeps tossing up the same theme. ‘We need better leadership!’ In our own experience, over 30 years in organisational life throughout...
When will we ever learn? As a keen cricket fan and follower of the Australian Cricket Team I had finally convinced myself to come back to support the men in the baggy green hats in their battles against the Indian Cricket Team in late 2020. Long before the ’Sandpaper Gate’ disgrace of March 2018, I...