You might think you’re offering the best to future employees, but how good is your employee value proposition (EVP)? You’re competing for talent long before somebody replies to a job ad, and your EVP is talking the loudest about you – about what you offer, what you value, and why the best people should want […]
We’re all drowning in data! But data is the core feature of so much decision-making now, especially when combined with AI. But are you using your data – REALLY using it – to inform your decisions? Like it or not, leaders need to be data-literate now, and know how to use data to gain insights
You know that change is constant, but are you truly preparing your team to thrive in it? One important piece of building a culture of change agents is adopting, promoting, and supporting a learning mindset. This is more than offering occasional training. It’s about helping your people go deep, broad, and far, in their learning
Your people are already using AI – but they might not be telling you about it, because they are worried you will think they are lazy, incompetent, or cheating! If they are afraid to tell you, that’s YOUR fault – and a huge missed opportunity. Somebody recently asked me whether I thought there’s too much
In our fast-changing world, nothing changes faster than work itself. The best leaders adapt to a new style of work, teams, and workplaces. The future of work has four parts: ASSESS: Know the work you will need to do ATTRACT: Build an employee brand to find, nurture, and keep the best people AUGMENT: Combine humans
In the war for talent, money is important, but not enough. If you’re serious about attracting and keeping top talent, look at other drivers – including flexible work. In Iceland, 90% of employees now enjoy a four-day workweek, working fewer hours with no pay cut and no loss of productivity. In fact, productivity went up,
Do you have a workfluencer in your team? And if you don’t, maybe you should! If you have a culture you’re proud of, workfluencers are powerful brand voices for you – helping attract the right sort of talent, long before an interview. It’s time to support, nurture, and trust the people already championing your workplace.
As a leader, you need to be regularly scanning the horizon and planning for the future. But if your people aren’t inspired to bring that plan to life, it won’t go anywhere. Strategy without execution is like a car without fuel. For real progress, you need to engage your team and connect your plan to
Strategic change often stalls after the initial excitement fades, especially when the change involves future scenarios that might be uncertain, unknown, or challenging. Instead of letting all that strategic thinking go to waste, focus on small, immediate actions that fit into existing workflows rather than creating extra work. Don’t just inspire people in the moment;
Your attitude towards AI doesn’t just affect you – it influences your entire team. If you’re open, curious, and cautious in a balanced way, you create an environment where innovation thrives. But if you’re hesitant or resistant, you run the risk of spreading fear and resistance. As a leader, your role isn’t to have all