Why do so few businesses have a decent strategy?

In my 25 years as a business psychologist, I've worked with a lot of businesses, particularly mid-sized companies, and it's surprising just how few of them have a decent strategy. By 'a decent strategy' I mean that the business knows ...

By |2022-12-12T13:35:34+00:00December 12th, 2022|Business Advisers, Leadership, Teamwork|0 Comments

VUCA: What can the American military teach us about business?

Don’t worry, this isn’t another one of those articles suggesting that you need the camaraderie and grit of the marines as you lead your team through another gruelling week servicing the nation’s photocopiers or whatever it is you do for ...

By |2020-09-04T12:51:45+00:00October 31st, 2015|Assessment, Leadership, Organisations|2 Comments

The importance of managerial judgement

In my last blog post, I looked at how you can tell whether someone has the intellectual firepower to cope with a senior job. This is incredibly important but it's just the start. In situations where there is no 'right ...

By |2020-08-28T15:32:36+00:00July 11th, 2013|Assessment, Developing Career Potential, Leadership|1 Comment

How do you know if someone is up to the job?

You’ve got a vacancy for senior position. It’s critical you get the right person. You’ve got a range of qualified, experienced candidates to choose from. How do you know which ones are up to the job? I don’t mean here ...

By |2020-08-28T15:33:19+00:00June 13th, 2013|Assessment, Developing Career Potential|5 Comments
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