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From Top-Down to All Around: The Transformation of Organisational Leadership

The majority of organisations across the world, in all sectors and industries – from governments to corporations to non-profits – use a hierarchical approach to leadership. Even though hardly anyone…

Your organisation is a network of communities - Then Somehow

Why your organisation is really a network of communities

A while ago we were helping a Russell Group university to reform their research culture. A surprising finding from our discovery process was that the strength of identity within departments…

Trauma-informed leadership: why you need to listen before implementing change

What is trauma in organisations? Trauma in organisations can show up in many guises. It can appear following a clumsy restructure, or through the long shadow cast by an unchallenged…

Stop wasting money on interim staff - then Somehow

Are you burning cash on interim staff and still not getting where you want to be?

Do you get frustrated by admin systems and processes that don’t work well enough? You’re not alone. We’re about to do a piece of work with a university in response…

Difficult conversations a guide for managers - Then Somehow

Difficult conversations: how to master them with confidence. A guide for managers.

As a manager in an organisation, awkward conversations are inevitable, but they don’t have to be a minefield. Regardless of whether you need to hold a colleague accountable for something…

Why your team needs to fight - Then Somehow

The scary truth is: every team needs to fight

One of the main challenges for any leader or manager is getting members of your team to work well together. As a manager, you may spend a fair bit of…

How to be an effective leader - Then Somehow

How to be a more effective leader: one simple tip

How would you describe an effective leader? Wherever you look you’ll find different thinking. One article on leadership cites qualities such as assertiveness, adaptability, intelligence, and conscientiousness as the most…

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Productivity? Discover 6 quick tools that work

Do you ever get to the end of the day, look at your to-do list and realise that barely half the things on your list have been ticked off? Perhaps…

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The right way to support emerging leaders

Recently several of our clients have been asking us about leadership development. In particular about the development of emerging leaders. The ability to lead – to inspire, direct, and teach…

How to be a more effective manager: 12 top tips and tools

Whether you’re a seasoned manager looking to refine your approach or an aspiring leader aiming to harness the right methods from the start, this guide is your ultimate resource to…

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