HR, IT, FM, leadership, well-being, and finance, it doesn’t matter where we are, we all need the intelligence to appreciate and communicate with each other’s worlds and make informed decisions together. Ali Khan and myself are ready for the onward journey, are you? #OnwardJourney #SHAPE #HumanCentric #Design #Data
“Trust me” – Said the Manager.
Trust is a feeling that somebody or something can be relied upon or will turn out to be good. It is the feeling of being sure about something, even if it cannot be proved. Inspiring trust and trusting others is essential. As a leader, being trustworthy is the cornerstone to motivating and inspiring and building effective... Continue Reading →
Round-Up: Workplace Intentions 2021
So many organisations have publicly disclosed their future ways of working intentions and it would seem that Hybrid Working has become all about the use of space, rather than about culture, ways of working and employee experience. From memory of reading so many articles, the only organisation to discuss their culture/values/behaviours was Goldman Sachs, and... Continue Reading →
The Dangers of Workplace Loyalty
In June 2019 I wrote an article, 'Barking up the wrong tree', all about leadership and loyalty. As you enjoyed seeing my dog I thought I'd show you her latest lockdown hairdo - her loyalty hasn't changed much; she still favours my wife! "In a world where remote working is more and more on the rise,... Continue Reading →
Is your organisation ready for the future?
We have all spent months hoping for an end without knowing what's coming next and I do fear what the next may look like for so many of us. Wellbeing has taken a battering, relationships tested, social lives non-existent, finances uncertain, jobs lost and purpose questioned. There are many positives too, we have realised how... Continue Reading →
How do you measure success?
How do you measure success?
Tips and thoughts
The more you learn, the less you know.
It's the 10th March and I am finally getting round to letting you all know what books I read during February. *Drum Roll* Reading two books each week has been a challenge - not just a time challenge but a mental one. One way I have kept on track is to focus on having a... Continue Reading →
Facilities Show
It was my first time at the Facilities Show last month. I wasn't sure what to expect but once I got over the feeling of being at a freshers fair it didn't disappoint. It was great to catch up with familiar faces, network and move around the stands. There were three lecture theatres to choose... Continue Reading →