It is really exciting to get a call to meet with a client. The chance to start a new relationship or rekindle an old one is awesome. Of course, the first meeting is often a clumsy one – there is so much ground to cover that...
This week I had the pleasure of witnessing two business partners reunite after they amicably parted to explore different paths for a few years. This to me proved that building and maintaining healthy professional relationships allows for endless possibilities. In today's fast-paced and dynamic business landscape,...
In one of our previous newsletters, we discussed how Effective Business Partnering has become pivotal in building and maintaining successful organisations. Unfortunately, often when organisations adopt the Business Partnering model not much consideration is given to empowering the people to ensure its success. Recently a...
This week we had the September edition of our monthly OD Talk that focused on the curse of middle-management as incited by several recent encounters we have had with clients who are in middle-management. In support of the client anecdotes that we are privy to we...
We recently facilitated one of our exciting programs that I strongly recommend for organisations to thrive in today's dynamic and interconnected business world. The ability to form and maintain successful partnerships is no longer a mere option but a necessity and a currency to sustained...
The thought-provoking proverb; "Nothing grows well in the shade of a big tree," (occasionally attributed to Constantin Brancusi) came up in one of our Leadershift workshops the other day and made us think about its relevance in workplace dynamics and leadership. This concept parallels leadership in the...
Today we would like to share a story that reminds us of the power of unity and collaboration in the world of organisational development. Picture a small village nestled between rolling hills and flowing rivers, where each member of the community is a vital thread in the...
At the heart of every thriving organisation lies a commitment to nurturing its greatest asset - its employees. Employee development isn't just a buzzword; it's a strategic investment that yields remarkable returns. Over the years we have observed that most of our clients that prioritise employee...
Just like a painter has brushes, paint and a canvas, a hunter has a gun or a bow and arrow, etc. what do you have as a leader, what is your ‘instrument’? You! You are the instrument. And for you to be an effective leader,...
Today, we delve into a topic close to our hearts - leadership change and the crucial aspect of "leader shift" in driving successful behavioral change within organisations. We have noticed that our clients, and organisations in general, often struggle with embracing behavioural change...
