How do you identify the essence of a place?
I often find myself wondering: what gives a place its essence? What makes a place distinct and unique? How do you really know the character of a place? Honestly this stuff is on my mind a lot. In search of inspiration I phoned some wise friends for advice.
Book review: Reset by Dan Heath – a practical guide to organisational change
In Dan Heath’s latest book, Reset, he explores how organisations can drive effective change by identifying leverage points and reallocating resources to maximise impact. Through anecdotes and frameworks, he presents a playbook for leaders looking to drive transformation at a systems level rather than an individual level.
Navigating change: communicating effectively for success
Effective messaging during a period of change can make all the difference between a smooth transition and a rough journey. Here are some practical insights on how to craft the right message, avoid common pitfalls and utilise internal communications to guide your team through transformation.
Navigating change: a simple exercise for success
This summer has been a season of change. I’ve had the privilege of supporting leaders from various organisations of various shapes and sizes, supporting them through different change initiatives. Drawing inspiration from these projects, here’s an exercise I’ve developed to help if you’re planning or currently experiencing change or transformation.
PR lessons from the 2024 election
I never intended to write a post about the general election. But then I listened to the When It Hits the Fan 2024 election special and there was too much good advice not to write about it. And in many ways this isn’t a post about the election or even politics. It’s about what PR can learn from political communications, inspired by the latest episode of When It Hits the Fan, the BBC podcast about PR blunders.
Tech trends you need to know - part 2
A few weeks ago I wrote about two tech trends (Generative AI, aka GenAI, and the end of cookies) featured in the first two parts of HBR IdeaCast’s Tech at Work special series. This post is about the third and fourth parts in the series covering digital collaboration tools and spatial computing.
Boost your marketing and PR from a support team to a strategic function
How might you transform your marketing and PR team into the best, most strategic team you know you can be? Here’s a framework that might help.