Bridging Operational Gaps: The Power of Focusing on Gains, Not Just Gaps In leadership, especially in operational management, the pressure to close gaps can be overwhelming. Leaders are often tasked with achieving ambitious goals, fixing underperforming areas, and driving continuous improvement. It’s easy to fall into the mindset of constantly measuring yourself or your organisation […]
Client Overview: Our client, a well-established business, had a highly capable internal HR function adept at managing recruitment processes. However, when they faced the need to replace their Operations Director, the team lacked the bandwidth to conduct the initial search while balancing their ongoing responsibilities. Additionally, due to the sensitive nature of the senior leadership […]
We’ve all heard (or even said) it before: “I always give 110%!” That’s The 110% Myth. This familiar phrase might sound motivational, but it’s fundamentally flawed. You can’t give more than 100%, and most of us don’t even have that to spare once life’s other demands are factored in. So, let’s dive into a more […]
Systems Over Willpower Why Personal Leadership is All About Systems and Routines—Not Just Willpower We often think of leadership as something we do for others—guiding a team, making decisions, setting a vision. But real leadership starts with how we lead ourselves. As Royal Marines, this is 101 of being an elite performer. It’s about self-discipline, […]
Developing a “Tip of the Spear” Approach to HR Leadership In the corporate world, the phrase “tip of the spear” is a powerful metaphor derived from military terminology. It describes the front line of a military operation, where those involved face the most risk and bear the responsibility for achieving critical objectives. In business, it […]
78% of Sales & Marketing Teams Fail to Collaborate: A Strategic Imperative for HR As a senior HR professional, you understand the intricate dynamics that drive organisational success. The synergy between teams is paramount, and nowhere is this more crucial than in the alignment between sales and marketing. This alignment, or lack thereof, can significantly […]
A Void in Leadership is estimated to cost UK business £84 billion annually. While recent headlines in the UK have been dominated by the new Government’s push to improve productivity, with ministers making high-profile statements, this is not a new phenomenon. Top HR leaders have long been grappling with low productivity, often exacerbated by voids […]
Could Operational CEO Coaching transform your existing CEO? Introduction: The decision to replace a CEO is one of the most critical a company can make, with significant implications for its trajectory. For senior HR professionals and Private Equity (PE) portfolio managers, this decision often stems from perceived leadership gaps, market challenges, or the need for […]
The CEO Coach in Action Making the argument for Portfolio Managers to employ the services of a CEO Coach before management teams begin to struggle under the weight of economic headwinds. Managing a portfolio of investments is a formidable task. The ever-changing economic trading conditions are introducing a growing number of businesses that are not […]
Navigating Turbulent Waters: The Role of an Interim CRO Let’s face it—times are tough. More and more companies are facing financial distress, operational inefficiencies, or other challenges threatening their viability. Organisations may turn to an Interim CRO during such tumultuous times to steer them through troubled waters, make tough decisions, and catalyse rapid change. These […]
