I’m curious about how teams can collaborate and communicate better. A lot of guidance I’ve seen tells people to have fewer meetings, keep them short, and limit talking to save time. But then I read Time to Think: Listening to Ignite the Human Mind, by Nancy Kline, and discovered her surprising take: we need to slow down, not speed up. That’s how we unlock quality thinking.
When we’re leading a team through a major change, it can feel like directing an elephant through the jungle. In this blogpost, I explore a handy model for understanding change, and give you 8 practical ways to take people with you, whatever the journey.
What do nonprofits like Samaritans, Save the Children and Greenpeace have in common with Amazon? They put their audience first. Audience-first thinking isn’t just helpful, it’s non-negotiable. I explain the power of this approach, and practical steps you can take today to make audience-first a reality at your nonprofit.
Heading back to work after a summer holiday can be tough, especially when so many of us are feeling burnt out. Here are three practical ways you can separate important steps out from the noise of possible options ahead of you. Try them today, to help settle into a better work life.
A coaching mindset can be a powerful tool for building up organisations’ digital maturity. Want to empower your team to try new ideas, learn from failure and mature in their role? Here are eight practical ways to bring a coaching mindset into your team.
The third sector is under increasing pressure. It’s never been more important that we adapt to change and work efficiently. As I learn more about Agile, the more I think it can help our sector address its challenges. Here are six reasons charities should embrace Agile.
You can create the perfect strategy on paper, but team culture will decide if it goes to plan. So how do you create a culture that promotes positive change? Accountability is essential. Here are my four tips for creating accountability in your team.
My favourite new framework, developed by Professor Peter Hawkins, is a must for digital teams. I hope my tips and ideas for ways to put it into practice will make yours a happier and more effective team.
