It’s a phrase I use a lot, both in my coaching work and in my organisational development programmes. But what does it really mean to “be strategic”, beyond the buzzwords?
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My poem for this month, in tribute to the #blacklivesmatter movement, together with my own thoughts on how gendered language can be problematic while fighting for equality.
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We were asked to help a disparate and eclectic regional group of charities and community organisations across the West of Scotland find shared purpose, direction and cohesion – Action Learning offered an effective route to success.
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Having a Wriggly time is part of life. Now more than ever leaders are saying its a bit of a rollarcoaster. I think there are some great creative lessons here..
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Lean on Me is my song for this Month. Under Covid19 we are realising, more than ever that we all need to lean on each other. Bill Withers classic Lean on Me expresses what all communities are doing right now, and is born out of the need for communities in poverty to band together to be resilient. read more...
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In the midst of being stuck at home, socially distant from our working lives and passions, I’m reminded of Thomas Merton, whose letter can offer some Social Entrepreneurs and Activists some wisdom for how to work with frustration. I hope it helps.
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From training super-villains (or rather, supervision), to interviewing potential board members for Community Justice Scotland, a diverse range of work allows me to continue to grow and develop the insights that help make the world a better place.
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I developed the time and energy auditing tool to help Hospice managers explore issues around people’s energy when death happens around them. Many years later, I've taught it to so many different professionals, I know that it can offer great insights for anyone.
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My course in Understanding Workplace Stress and Developing Resilience, flow from my coaching work instilling resilience in leaders, teams, organisations and networks, rooted in my experience and understanding of what works, what is practical.
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