Let me start by stating the obvious – organisations and their leaders are confronted by a never-ending succession of problems and challenges. Their ability to effectively navigate these challenges is a critical determinant of the success of the organisation and its ability to deliver optimal performance. But all challenges are not the same! There are different kinds of challenges, and each requires a different strategic approach to its resolution. In recent times I have been mildly obsessed with a model that a colleague and friend – Joy Warmington, CEO of brap, shared with me. This model, developed by Glouberman &… Read more "The cost of confusing ‘complex’ for ‘complicated’"
Leading for Psychological Safety
Psychological safety is a key determinant of the success organisations and teams have in creating high-performance cultures. Yet, despite experts agreeing on what psychological safety entails, agreement on a methodology by which to achieve this outcome remains elusive. This is because psychological safety occurs at the complicated yet fragile intersection of leadership competencies; the psychological aftermath of our (painful) personal histories; and ancient survival mechanisms that have been honed and fortified through the process of evolution. The term psychological safety was coined by Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson. She defines psychological safety as a shared belief that the environment… Read more "Leading for Psychological Safety"