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Category Archives: leadership
Summer
Off to Scotland to deliver another week of person-centred leadership development, then downing tools for August. Have a great summer!
Developing the next generation of talent
Great to attend Esri’s annual conference in London today to reconnect with the UK geospatial community — 2500 people! Some key takeaways: The increasing diversity of the geospatial community is really noticeable and represents a massive change from 20, 10 or even 5 years ago. Fantastic to see. Artificial intelligence: Many people see AI asContinue reading “Developing the next generation of talent”
All systems go
Ready to deliver another transformative week of leadership development… feeling curious about what will emerge in the room this time! Client Centred Consulting is an entirely experiential programme where people learn by doing, working on real issues that they are facing in their work and lives. No slides, no role play, no nonsense. Interested? ReadContinue reading “All systems go”
Beyond technology
Today this group of future geospatial leaders reminded us that there’s more to making the world a better place than technology. This wonky collage (courtesy of Teams) illustrates the point that it doesn’t always matter if the technology isn’t perfect. What matters is how people are able to work together towards a common goal. TodayContinue reading “Beyond technology”
A simple question
Wrapping up another transformative week with a leadership team in Scotland… Working through uncertainty feels precarious and vulnerable. This week, the most powerful question was simply: “What would help?”
Keep on flying!
International Women’s Day remind us that we still haven’t achieved true equality and equity. It takes constant effort and I’m proud to support many women across various leadership programmes. Keep on flying!
On keeping things simple
These days, when I see other swimmers on the beach, it feels like I didn’t get the memo. Years ago, before cold water swimming became popular, a dip in the sea required just two things: a swimsuit and a towel. Not anymore. Social media marketers have turned a simple activity into a complex ritual requiringContinue reading “On keeping things simple”
When working more hours doesn’t pay
Since being a freelancer I’ve learned that sometimes it’s more lucrative to go for a walk than work another hour. It’s a simple arithmetic. As in any business, tracking my time is important. Especially billable vs. non-billable hours. One morning this week I had no meetings, and nothing billable or urgent to do. Normally suchContinue reading “When working more hours doesn’t pay”
Simple questions for meaningful reflection
The end of the year is always a good time to reflect, look back and plan ahead. To this end I have compiled a guide of reflective questions that you may find useful. Whether you want to take stock of your career, leadership journey or life at large, there’s a wide and eclectic range ofContinue reading “Simple questions for meaningful reflection”
