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The Cognitive Diversity Advantage

Cognitive diversity, the variance in problem-solving approaches and perspectives within a team or organization, is often seen as a valuable asset. The comparison between the mindset of an entrepreneur and that of an engineer grand master provides a fascinating exploration of this concept.

The Entrepreneur: The ‘No Ice’ Approach

Entrepreneurs epitomize a mindset of ‘proving it right.’ They are quintessentially innovators, willing to take calculated risks, pushing boundaries, and constantly seeking opportunities for growth.… Read more

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We’ve got it wrong … we’re looking at business the wrong way

Company lifecycles? WRONG way to think… here’s something better….

“Companies don’t pass through life cycles, opportunities do.” (from Donald Sull, The Upside of Turbulence,)

The most critical business leadership capability is the ability to discover and then capitalize on the changing opportunities that market turbulence creates. 

It’s the Opportunity that has the lifecycle… Discovery,  Start Up, Scale, Mature, and Decline.  Then Leaders must assess the lifetime and value of the opportunities on offer.… Read more

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5 disfunctions of a team (4) Avoidance of Accountability

You’ve inherited what you consider a dysfunctional team, but what makes you think they are dysfunctional?  IN the last three weeks we’ve reviewed lack of trust, fear of conflict and lack of commitment. This week, lets review avoidance of accountability.

Patrick Lencioni created a very understandable model about how and why teams are dysfunctional and how you can assist them to function better. … Read more

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5 disfunctions of a team (3) Lack of Commitment

You’ve inherited what you consider a dysfunctional team, but what makes you think they are dysfunctional? IN the last two weeks we have discussed the real basis for dysfunction a lack of trust and an inability to manage conflict. Once you’ve overcome these two- we get to addressing a lack of commitment.

Patrick Lencioni created a very understandable model about how and why teams are dysfunctional and how you can assist them to function better. … Read more

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A secret to All Black rugby success?

In the midst of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand is like to reflect on one of the most successful Brand’s New Zealand has produced- the All Blacks.

Renowned in the wake of multiple World Cup failures as the game’s greatest chokers, the All Blacks in the last 10 years have gone to stunning lengths to fix the major psychological faults running through the team and management.… Read more