Do you feel like the year has well and truly taken off and your old friend ‘busyness’ has re-appeared? Are you wistfully looking back on those few hours, days or…

As leaders, we know all too well that life away from work can often unexpectedly add to our load. Often, that load is not visible to others, but it contributes…

Implementing a new ICT system that delivers much-needed benefits can be complex. I learned this firsthand as the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) implementing a new system to support the management…

What happens when agility outpaces the systems and processes holding it all together? You’re leading a high-stakes project, adapting swiftly to each new twist. Then, unexpectedly, you hit a funding…

Imagine your organisation releases a new strategic plan. It’s full of objectives that require cross-team collaboration. Unfortunately, the teams in your organisation tend to be competitive and work in silos.…

Have you ever worked in an organisation where trying to make change is like trying to turn the Titanic? Trying to effect system-level health reforms can feel like that! People…

Are you one of those people who likes to plan for what you’ll achieve each year? Has it been a while since you looked at what you wrote out for…

A trip to the Vet was a harsh reminder about a common thinking trap we all fall into. We lost our gentle giant Ollie earlier this year, and our remaining…

When I was in the early stages of my career, the best leaders were often considered to be those with all the answers, the visionaries who could set and drive…