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Thoughts on ‘change / transformation and leadership’

Being a headhunter offers privileged insight into the thoughts, ideas and practice of great leaders. One aspect of leadership my colleagues and I assess for clients in the industrial sector is approach to change. Set out here is just a snapshot of insight gained from such discussions over the last 12 months – I hope it is of some interest!

Five Lessons: How to hire the right digital NED

One of the greatest threats faced by organisations in today’s digital world is a Board that does not fully appreciate the threats and opportunities presented by technological advancement. How data can provide a competitive advantage, and the implication of new technology on the business model, customers and organisational design and its transformational potential. To be successful digital transformation is a top-down leadership exercise...

Monthly Reflections Blog: Board Effectiveness and The Parsifal Trap. May 2017

The legendary knight of the round table Sir Percival (or Parsifal) left home in search of the Holy Grail, finally arriving at Grail Castle where he saw the magnificent Grail Procession. However his joy was short lived as he awoke the next morning in a damp and misty field to find that everything had evaporated.

And so it can be with Board Effectiveness Reviews...