A renewed call for a paradigm shift in leadership By Armin Forstner More than three years on from our initial post about Brexit, where we predicted that we will enter into a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) dominated period of time. At that point we were hopeful that a new type of leader might…
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Enabling positive change By Declan Noone Social Impact, until recently, was seen as a ‘nice to have’rather than a ‘must do’. It had a light touch and light investment of time and resources by businesses. If nothing else the events of the last 18 months have propelled social impact to the front of brand and business strategies.…
By Declan Noone “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” – the 14th Dalai Lama A number of conversations we have had with young leaders over the last number of weeks, has provided some fascinating insights into what they identify as a leader and as success. While they are at a stage in their…
Listening to Heads, Hearts and Guts! By Wim Focquet, Human Resources and CSR Director DPD in Belgium is part of the DPD Group, the second largest international parcel delivery network in Europe. As part of the DPD Group, DPD Belgium has access to more than 32,000 local pick-up parcel shops throughout Europe, of which 1,600…
Leading Through Physical Intelligence By Steven P. MacGregor Much of the focus in considerations of broader notions of intelligence in the workplace has centred on the concept of Emotional Intelligence. However, the concept of Physical Intelligence (PQ) also creates sustainable value, by countering the dangers of neglecting the body, such as sickness, stress, and burnout.…
Interview by Declan Noone With this new series, we would like to introduce the next generation of positive & mindful leaders, taking positive action for flourishing work environments. We start with Maria Vidal Serra, Consultant at Deloitte Human Capital Advisory Services. Maria, tell us more about your background. With a background in Marketing and communications,…
By Declan Noone In a world of ever-increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, there is a greater need now, more than ever, for strong, adaptive and purposeful leadership, i.e., for Positive Leadership. A multitude of competing factors that have an impact on our own personal space, in both our professional and private lives, are adding…
By Declan Noone How do we recognise the indicators of an underperforming team? We can always refer to the metrics we have in place regarding KPIs and team targets. However, for a true indication, we need to dig deeper, to examine such things as talent turnover, the results of engagement surveys, and key perceptions of…
Recognition matters. By Declan Noone Recently, the Centre for Management & Organisation Effectivenessasked a simple question to a number of leaders across North America: How do you spend your time?[1]Having analysed the data they identified that these influential and successful leaders encounter, on average, 12 interruptions per day. While a 2018 study, the findings of which…
The need to embrace the leadership paradigm shift By Declan Noone Innovate or Die! This is the management mantra prevalent in modern organisations. To survive, let alone to succeed, organisations need to be continuously innovating. The rapidly changing dynamics of external markets and consumer relationships necessitate that all organisations are in a continuous cycle of…
