The Critical Friend
Critics point out what is wrong . Critics can leave you feeling bad about yourself or even break hearts. Critics are programmed to inspect, nitpick, and form negative opinions.
Refreshing Leadership
As we start afresh in 2023, Tesse Akpeki puts forward 5 ideas to reframe leadership. Consider the right leadership framework (1) Develop a healthy positive relationship of mutual respect – which will lead to better communication, the ability to work through disagreements and a partnership where you and can support one another […]
Small is Beautiful
Wellness & Wellbeing – GEMS
I recently co authored a publication, Wired to Govern with 2 senior colleagues. It was birthed as our attempt to craft a strategic framework that incorporates social media and new technologies. Exploring opportunities, threats presented, the potential of governance as well as some legal and good governance guidance, Wired to Govern outlines best practice guidelines, […]
Engaging the Board – Making the Most of New Technologies
Values and Culture Matter
Process without the right culture will fail Without appropriate behaviour or conduct, governance will fail irrespective of structures that are fit for purpose or clear processes. “Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world ” Unknown
Perfect Match.
The board and the chief executive the perfect match? It is about chemistry and competence. If there is to be high performing governance. Chairs and chief executives must be able to access the support they need and their organisations. They have got to invest in their performance. It is only with fully equipped Chairs that […]
Culture of Conflict – Part 2
Bridging those really sticky situations Listening can be more tiring than talking. Yet it is listening and listening well that builds stronger and healthier relationships. Even positive and constructive relationships can be riddled by tension and conflict. Sometimes these can be interpersonal, but they may be indicative of systemic, structural or cultural difficulties. Nine Steps […]