Just read the staggering, eye watering amount of money that's going to be spent on 'AI' (Amplified Data Processing)... There's nothing intelligent about this in a world facing ecological collapse, and right next to it is an article entitled 'Food Supply: Not fit for Purpose' ... Only about 1000 people were interested in reading about … Continue reading Here’s how bloody stupid we all are π€£
Title: The POND Framework: Unlocking Wisdom and Wellbeing with WILD Coaching Why does WILD Coaching work so effectively? Itβs all in the POND Framework, a simple yet profound approach that taps into the synergy of Wisdom and Wellbeing through walking and talking in the Great Outdoors. Hereβs a breakdown: P = Peak States Peak statesβthose … Continue reading πΆThe POND Framework: Unlocking Wisdom and Wellbeing with WILD Coaching & Facilitation πΆ
B = Belonging Core Idea: Belonging is a fundamental human need that drives connection and engagement. Action Steps: Create rituals or symbols that unify the team (e.g., shared experiences, team names, or mottos).Celebrate diversity by recognising each memberβs unique contributions. Provide spaces where team members can connect personally, not just professionallyβthis fosters deeper bonds.Use tools … Continue reading π’ π B.U.I.L.D Framework for Dynamic Teams π’ π
Imagine this: the frameworks we use for business and leadership todayβour strategies, models, and systemsβare not fixed truths. Theyβre just experiments. Experiments in how humans organise, create, and adapt. For 10,000 years, weβve operated under the banner of compete and control. It's the capitalist ethosβwin at all costs, dominate the market, edge out the competition. … Continue reading π₯ Is our obsession with competitive advantage holding us back? π₯
Seven years ago, I wrote "Mercenaries to Missionaries β Designing, Developing and Leading High Performing Teams in Your Growing Business". https://amzn.eu/d/iz8FFvR Itβs humbling to see that its message still resonates today, as we continue navigating a seismic shift in how we think about work, teams, and leadership. Weβre stepping out of the shadow of old-world … Continue reading π Another 5-Star Review! π
We climbed to the top of the evolutionary tree through collaboration, yet now weβre competing our way to collapse. Since the advent of agriculture, we've been locked into systems that pit us against each otherβcompeting for resources, status, and survival. Hierarchies disempower us, technology is de-skilling us, and the relentless pace of capitalism drives us … Continue reading π Step Off the Hamster Wheel: It’s Time to Reimagine How We Thrive Together πββοΈπ¨
Abstract The Observe-Orient-Decide-Act (OODA) loop, conceptualised by military strategist John Boyd, has long served as a framework for decision-making in dynamic and competitive environments. However, its mechanistic and reductionist tendencies render it ill-suited to address the complex, interconnected challenges of the 21st century. This paper critiques the limitations of OODA and presents a novel model, … Continue reading π EDUCE: A Collaborative and Ecologically Coherent Alternative to OODA Loop Thinking π