For the first 15 years of my career, I became a bit of an authority on improving the effectiveness of organisations through total quality management (TQM) and the ‘excellence’ movement. This wasn’t random, it was about teaching lots of people… Continue reading
In England, through the NHS, when you are to have surgery requiring a general anaesthetic, you have a ‘consultation’ with the allocated surgeon, they explain the risks and you are scheduled. For many procedures, the major ‘risk’ though is not… Continue reading
The adoption of a grandiose or bombastic persona by men can be understood through various psychological lenses, particularly those related to self-esteem regulation, personality structure, and social dynamics. Narcissism and Self-Esteem Regulation One explanation is linked to narcissistic personality traits.… Continue reading
This is the third of three articles written in response to a question from a colleague about the role of systemic questioning in coaching. Why three? Personally, I have tended to use Socratic Questioning in much of my work. It… Continue reading
This is the first of three articles written in response to a question from a colleague about the role of systemic questioning in coaching. Why three? Personally, I have tended to use Socratic Questioning in much of my work. It… Continue reading
“Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman offers a refreshing perspective on time management, challenging the relentless pursuit of productivity that dominates modern life. Burkeman begins with a sobering reminder: if we live to about 80, we… Continue reading
Mending a broken heart, a deeply personal and often challenging process, requires time, self-care, and sometimes the support of others. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, here are some steps that can aid in the healing journey: Allow Yourself to Grieve… Continue reading
Francesca Steyn, writing for HR Review about the provision of fertility support for all employees, makes a very important point that is worth reiterating from the outset… Nobody should be discriminated against – in the workplace as much as anywhere… Continue reading
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, my grandparents were keen members of a number of bowls clubs. Each weekend and many evenings, in the season, they would be playing against other clubs. At the end of the season, there would… Continue reading
In 1998, Stephen Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen, two filmmakers and a motivational speaker published a book, Fish!, based on a film that they had made about the fish sellers in Seattle’s “Pike Place Fish Market”. It is a… Continue reading
