Two ways to immediately raise the probability of positive outcomes
The professional poker player, Annie Duke, has written that the outcome of any given poker hand is based…
Build a culture of hope
There’s an organizational competency which is rarely discussed but much needed. Similar to many of you, I’ve been…
Small government: in theory and in practice
Do we have a date with destiny? The American anti-tax activist Grover Norquist once said: “I don’t want…
The only thing to fear is unproductive fear
Fear can paralyse – or, targeted on valid concerns, can stimulate effective action and innovation. On 4 March…
Five ideas that could save thousands of workers’ lives
A small improvement in safety at work would have a huge impact – and culture is key. Around…
How to build an invincible company
What makes a business world-class at innovation? The companies we work with all invest a substantial amount of…
Medtronic: Innovation versus the pandemic
A spirit of invention and a fresh approach to collaboration have underpinned the fight against Covid, as Medtronic’s…
Quick off the mark
Epidemiologist Dr. Jonathan Quick called the coronavirus crisis before many were conscious of it. How is he feeling…
Consumer behavior has been changed permanently by the pandemic. How can marketers adapt?
It’s time to experiment. Our economies may be reopening, but we can be confident that consumer behaviour won’t…
Inclusion first, then diversity
Businesses that flip diversity and inclusion deliver winning results. Stars and stripes; mac and cheese; tops and tails….
The three paradoxes of resilience
Complex challenges demand a dynamic balancing act. Japan has the most hospital beds per head in the world:…
Coopetition in the new economy
Leaders need to simultaneously cooperate and compete. In the emerging global economy, companies are realizing that a substantial…
