Thinking out loud…
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On being a systems entrepreneur
How do we move forward in an uncertain world? A systems entrepreneur recognises that whatever their interests and various areas of expertise, they are moving forward into an unknown world.… Read more
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On my journey with the RSA
From time to time, as you navigate the complexity of life, you can reach a vantage point, take a look around and see things differently, see new things emerging. Feel… Read more
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On systems change in the third sector (part 2)
In part 1, we argued that there are clear factors that ideally position the VCSFE sector to respond to complex challenges that show up in our communities. Yet this potential… Read more
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On systems change in the third sector (part 1)
“…If you want to understand function, study structure” Francis Crick Despite advancements in health, technology, living standards, education and wealth, their benefits have not been evenly distributed, giving rise to… Read more
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On tracking what’s new
Since my blog on tracking changes during COVID-19 went viral, I’ve run lots of workshops and sessions helping people apply it in their own context, from community businesses and universities… Read more
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On framing change
My original COVID-19 change framework was a simple attempt to help track what’s going on in the aftermath of a crisis event and offer some potential routes forward once things… Read more
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On entry points for change
By definition the status quo holds. The way things are settles into patterns of conformity and repetition, defaults and norms. The here-and-now of our lives processes with daily, weekly, monthly… Read more
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On Stephen Lawrence Day
I was invited to take part in a discussion on the legacy of Stephen Lawrence alongside amazing panellists – Meera Spillett, Chris Murray, Rosemary Campbell-Stephens and Keith Jarrett. It was,… Read more
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On linking pay and performance (part 2)
In part one I explored the views of human nature that often underly moves to link pay and performance, even now. I suggested that individual performance is the product of… Read more
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On linking pay and performance (part 1)
“If you want people motivated to do a good job, give them a good job to do” F. Herzberg1 In previous articles I have explored approaches to managing performance in… Read more
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On levelling up (part 3)
Life’s lottery deems it that none of us have any say over the families and communities into which we are born. Some of us are luckier than others, given the… Read more
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