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the action or process of making sense of or giving meaning to something, especially new developments and experiences.
"the relationship between identity and sense-making may be more complex"
Alongside my consulting and advisory work, I write to make sense of complex ideas - to problem-solve, connect dots, and explore what I don’t yet fully understand. My aim is to share insights that help others navigate the landscape of business, leadership, and change.
You've drawn the diagram. Mapped the stakeholders. Identified the feedback loops. Everyone in the room nods - yes, this is why the system behaves the way it does. The insight feels powerful, even liberating. Then you try to change something …
Read MoreMost organisations redraw org charts and call it transformation. The smarter ones redesign their operating model … by using five design levers leaders can intentionally tune that system so value flows faster, with speed, clarity, and coherence…
Read MoreEvery CEO can describe their strategy in three slides. Most can sketch their org chart on a whiteboard. But ask them to explain their operating model - the system that actually turns strategy into results - and you’ll get ...
Read MoreStorytelling is humanity’s oldest – and still most potent – communication tool. From prehistoric campfires to today’s digital platforms, narratives tap into neural coupling, mirror neurons and hormone responses ...
Read MoreFieldcraft is the embodied, relational, and often invisible skillset that experienced change leaders draw on to work with complexity, navigate power dynamics, and adapt in real time ...
Read MoreBeauty and awe are powerful leadership forces that sharpen thinking, deepen trust, and elevate workplace culture. They foster creativity, strengthen ethical clarity ...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how organisations operate, compete, and grow — not just through technology, but by redefining strategy, leadership, and culture ...
Read MoreFar beyond gathering information, thoughtful questioning reframes challenges, surfaces assumptions, deepens understanding, and unlocks creativity. It’s a mindset and ...
Read MoreHow to Lead in Times of Exponential Change refers to the evolving strategiesand practices necessary for effective leadership in a rapidly transforming environment characterized by technological advancements, market volatility, and societal shifts.…
Read MoreChange is the process of becoming different ... In personal contexts, it encompasses individual growth, transitions, and transformations, shaping our identities and perspectives. In business …
Read MoreTransformations, spanning from Digital to Cultural, Organisational to Personal, profoundly impact every aspect of our lives and work…
Read MoreFutures Thinking, also known as futures studies, stands as an interdisciplinary study delving into ongoing social, technological, and environmental trends shaping our future lives and work…
Read MoreClimate change is one of the most complex challenges that humanity currently faces. It spans many dimensions – science, economics, society, politics, and ethics. It is a global problem, felt on local scales…
Read MoreIn today’s dynamic business landscape, staying competitive demands more than sticking to a rigid plan. Traditional strategies, known for providing structured approaches ...
Read MoreHe aha te mea nui o te ao. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata (What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people)…
Read MoreOriginating from the collaborative efforts of renowned Earth system scientists, led by Johan Rockström, Planetary Boundaries is a concept and framework that identifies nine critical Earth systems …
Read MoreSystems thinking is a way of making sense of the complexity of our world. It offers a holistic approach, reshaping how we perceive and solve problems…
Read MoreIn today's contemporary business landscape, success is no longer solely measured by profits and market share. Instead, customers and employees alike are seeking something deeper…
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