More pilots than British Airways…. the downside of ringfenced innovation pots Oct 29, 2020

Everybody loves a time hop, don’t they? Four years ago, among other awards, Beacon received an award for Best Example of Adoption or Spread of ten High Impact changes. Catchy title, but essentially, we were recognized for a service innovation that transformed how patients would interact...

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Take time to stop and think Oct 22, 2020
Representing GB at the World Indoor Rowing Championships - with Sir Steve Redgrave

 

It’s a volatile world right now and it can be as beneficial to look back as it is to look forward. This blog post from 2019 highlighted mentoring and the importance of reflection. It’s just as...
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Delivering organisational change that is truly transformative Oct 15, 2020

Leadership and management is an ever evolving topic and so its common to see trends come and go; the trick is in grasping the themes that emerge. A decade ago, Jurgen Appelo published Management 3.0: Leading Agile Developers, Developing Agile Leaders. This book appealed to project managers and...

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The downside of empathy Oct 08, 2020

Bob comes into your office looking flustered. He spends 25 minutes ranting about an exchange he had with a supplier. The supplier was rude, aggressive, disrespectful of the company and performance. He’s not coming back but is going to make sure everyone else hears his grievance. Bob leaves...

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Empathy – the secret power behind Management 3.0 and how you can build it Oct 01, 2020

So, in this week’s episode I want to share with you a hidden super power that you probably already have and ways to strengthen it!

 
First, a bit of background. A few years ago Jurgen Appelo’s published Management 3.0 heralding a new era of management. It was so exciting...
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Five Steps to conquering your emotions Sep 25, 2020

Every emotion you experience is a direct response to a thought, not to the world around you – Michael Neill

 
Yesterday, I was in pain. A gum infection had swollen my whole jaw and I hadn’t slept. To make matters worst, I’ve restarted a 16:8 fast and couldn’t eat...
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