Category: Books

We Need to Think Differently

We are creatures of habit. Each day we wake up on same side of the bed. We put on the same type of clothes we wore the previous day, we eat the same type of breakfast, we sit in the same car and we take the same route to work or school. When we get there we think in the same way as we thought the previous day. Most of our thinkingis in the same groove – it is analytical, convergent, critical,... Read More--

The Rise and Rise of Open Innovation and Crowdsourcing

Imagine that you are planning a big surprise party. You want it to be entertaining, spectacular, memorable and different. You could plan and project manage every element of the party yourself: the theme, venue, music, food, drink, entertainment, games, diversions etc. Or you could involve a number of people to help you with their ideas and their skills. One person could manage all aspects of the venue,... Read More--

Leading Change by John Kotter – essential reading for leaders

Why do so many major change projects fail? This book has become a classic among management books because it clearly answers this question. Kotter starts by listing eight reasons why major organisational change initiatives fail. These are: Allowing too much Complacency Failing to Create a sufficiently powerful Guiding Coalition Underestimating the Power of Vision Undercommunicating the Vision (by a... Read More--