Competitive advantage is primarily seen as the ability to produce a product or service at a lower cost - aka comparative advantage - or in a more desirable fashion -aka differential advantage. Gaining a competitive advantage can be the result of several factors but the main idea is that you’re doing something in such a … Continue reading Developing a Comprehensive Advantage in Business
Developing a Mountain of RESILIENCE
When you’re going through some tough times you really have two challenges going on simultaneously. One is the outer world challenge you’re faced with and the other one is the battle that’s raging on the inside. You have to master your inner game if you want to overcome the challenges life throws at you. I … Continue reading Developing a Mountain of RESILIENCE
Developing Creative Brilliance in your Team (Part 2)
Introduction In the previous article in this series I explained the CREATE model. If you’re going to unleash the creative brilliance in your team, you’ll need to foster some of the conditions which allow that to happen. These were the freedom to challenge existing paradigms, developing deep relationships amongst the team, exposure to novel experiences, … Continue reading Developing Creative Brilliance in your Team (Part 2)
Make Better Decisions with Universal Intelligence
So imagine these scenarios. A group of Bankers are sat in an office and they are wondering how to extract more money from the public so they can all claim bigger bonuses. So they come up with what they believe is an ingenious solution. They wrap up some dodgy debts into some triple ‘A’ packaging. … Continue reading Make Better Decisions with Universal Intelligence
Paradigm Shifting to Success
“The biggest paradigm shifts happening right now are ironically the increasing awareness of the existence of paradigms…” In his Book ‘The Structure of Scientific Revolution’, Thomas Kuhn wrote that advancement was not evolutionary but rather a “series of peaceful interludes punctuated by intellectually violent revolutions” when “one conceptual worldview is replaced by another”. These … Continue reading Paradigm Shifting to Success
Overcoming the Leader Wall
Watching the Olympics, I’m reminded of the fact I should go out and do more exercise. At the moment I resemble the couch potato character ‘Denis’ played by Simon Pegg, in the movie ‘Run Fatboy Run’. In the movie Denis attempts to prove to the girl he jilted at the alter, that he can … Continue reading Overcoming the Leader Wall
Who’s Got the POWER?
So post Brexit? There is a lot of talk in the media about how the world will be moving forward. Dependent on who owns the media outlet and their political leanings, really depends on how they portray the future. But mostly they’re all about making it seem dramatic. They choose a side, polarize opinions … Continue reading Who’s Got the POWER?
The SAS and the Power of Community
This weekend I and other members of the Special Air Service (SAS) association met up for lunch to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Special Air Service. The room was packed full of camaraderie and fellowship.
What the SAS taught me about leadership and teamwork in business
On November 15th David Stirling, creator of the Special Air Service, would have been 100 years old and next year is the 75th anniversary of the SAS. The ‘Regiment’ as it is known colloquially by its members, was created to counter the threat of Hitler’s aggression in Africa. It was made up of small, highly … Continue reading What the SAS taught me about leadership and teamwork in business
Developing PRIDE to get the best results from your team
In the past I’ve noticed that I like working with some clients on projects and then there were others, that didn’t leave me with such a good feeling. For various reasons the relationship with the client or project wasn’t one I’d like to repeat. Similarly, I’ve noticed when coaching in organisations, there are certain things … Continue reading Developing PRIDE to get the best results from your team
