Tag: Leadership
Dealing with Adversity
As Freddie Mercury once sang, “And bad mistakes, I’ve made a few”. The trick, of course, is not to repeat them. Growing up, my father would often impart his wisdom with me with the words “People won’t always remember the mistakes you made, but they […]
From brushstrokes to business: what Dad taught me about transformation
My father is a retired painter and decorator, it’s a tough trade requiring long hours, physical labour and exposure to the elements in all weathers. For a skilled practitioner (my Dad) it looks easy and always provides joy to the end customer. For the […]
Looking Forward – Why the next five years can be the best five years of your life.
Recently I went on a camping trip with my son and 20 of his school friends each with a parent in tow. It provided a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with my son and build on our relationship as he navigates […]
Stabilise, Stretch and Shape. Building High-Performance Teams.
There are three stages of strategic operations capabilities I use when building high performing teams and transforming customer experiences. The premise behind this is that any experience you are accountable for is at it’s best when you are answering customer’s questions even before […]
Knowing your business means knowing your risks and looking for the evidence your controls are being effective.