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Learning how to develop good strategy takes time. Most people get it wrong. In 2011 I was consulting to a technology investment fund. The job was to help founders of the investee companies to refine their plans and get moving. Strategy and execution work. From the fund’s perspective it was to derisk the investments and…
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One of the challenges leaders face as they step up is the change in how they contribute to the team. There’s comfort in being part of the crew, and in the familiar old role. But the captain’s job is different. For me, staying in the comfort zone of the team created two problems: Helping the…
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Wise Guides: The Secrets to Working Well with Advisors Navigating the leadership labyrinth can often feel like a solitary quest. However, even the most independent and skilled leaders recognise the value of advice in shaping their decisions and strategies. It can be lonely at the top. But the best leaders all have a carefully curated…
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Assumptions and heuristics help us navigate and progress despite uncertainty. Relying on old maps can be high risk in accelerating and increasingly complex world. In systems engineering, assumptions and unknowns are identified, tested, and managed throughout the process. The goal is to understand and mitigate risks but not be paralysed by them. This is humility…
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There are four fundamental areas of responsibility for leaders in every organisation. Three are essential, and one is the difference between good and great organisations. Purpose, Leadership, Strategy and Culture.
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