What do you think are the important messages that leaders need to communicate to their teams? Do they match what teams feel are important? And if there’s a gap, what can you do to close it?
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Three things to consider when you need to call time on change
Sometimes, large projects or programmes have to stop before they’ve finished. There are a myriad of things to consider when this happens, not least the impact on people. Here are three things that spring to mind, prompted by the changes to the UK’s High Speed 2 (HS2) plans.
Read MoreWhy every leader needs a coach through organisational change
Over the last few years as our world continues to shift at warp speed, the volume and speed of change – and uncertainty - is on the rise too, and increasingly, we look to leaders to have the answers. But they can’t know it all. They’re human too. They need support, development and a space to work through ideas and thinking out loud as much as anyone else.
Read MoreDo you consider how often you negotiate?
I’ve recently read a ‘behind the scenes’ memoir by former BBC ‘Newsnight’ booker, Sam McAlister. It’s a brilliant read and features some fascinating insights behind some of the interviews on the show. But, there’s so much more to learn from this about negotiation and communication skills.
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