I had great plans for 2020 but when Covid hit, like so many others I had to regroup. Since March, I’ve learned so much but I’ve distilled all that education into six key things that I’m going to take forward into 2021, all with the aim of making big change better for people. What have been your takeaways from this very odd year?
Read MoreBook Review: Team Human, Douglas Rushkoff
This manifesto in the shape of a book is written by digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff. It’s a brilliant appraisal of today’s digital revolution – including social media and artificial intelligence - and how we’re helping them to shape us.
The principle of this book of 100 statements is the argument that we are essentially social creatures (hence the title). We’re at our best and do our best when we work collectively and not as individuals. In Rushkoff’s words, “Being social may be the whole point.”
Read MoreHave your people got the winter blues?
I was recently asked to support a manager who wanted to be sure his team members were doing all they could to get through the winter months in good shape. Like many other organisations,
wellbeing has jumped right up their agenda - rightly so as it’s an important topic. But how do leaders support themselves and their teams with their wellbeing, especially when they’re facing big changes?
Five things to consider if you want to improve your listening skills
Whenever we’re involved in big changes, listening – and asking good questions - can make a positive difference to how people feel about what’s going on. This approach can help to uncover challenges or problems that people may not want to say out loud or have trouble putting into words.
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