Trust and Leadership

Common sense and scientific research make it clear people are more productive when they feel good. What can leaders do to make people feel better?

The View from the Air

Managers often encounter challenging times when it all seems too complicated. Try taking an imaginary helicopter ride. Climb out of the crowded view inside your head and take in the entire landscape. It can be calming and insightful.

The Hybrid Opportunity

The hybrid business model can appear confronting, yet it opens the door to a more agile operating style. Rather than a hindrance, see it as an opportunity to build flexibility, boost productivity and cope with a rapidly changing landscape.

The Plus Side of the Pandemic

Difficult as it has been, the pandemic introduced a level of urgency that accelerated change. It has reminded us of the importance of taking action. Try keeping your foot on the gas. There is still plenty to do.

Stakeholders vs Shareholders

Strategies which embrace stakeholder interests have often been seen as an enemy of shareholders value. That might be changing as the pandemic forces faster innovation in work practices and business tactics.

What can we learn from the FAANGS?

The share prices of stocks like FB, Apple, Amazon, Netflix or Google trade at prices way above traditional values. Even if this is not a sustainable phenomenon, their performance dramatically emphasises the power of focusing on long term value versus short term profitability.

Virtually Coping

The surge in online connection and virtual workspaces will not go away when Covid does. What's good about that? What are the problems? What can we do about them?

What's next?

The Covid crisis has supercharged changes that were already underway. The pandemic may end, but things will be different on the other side. What are you going to do about it?

Surviving Recessions

Recessions present challenges and opportunities. Use the urgency to create change; take advantage of the uneven impact; return financial management to front and centre.

The Covid Learning Curve

Few leaders have stepped up as ideal role models in the coronavirus crisis. What can we learn from their failures?