Will acqui-hiring work?

Will acqui-hiring work?

In recent weeks I have been hearing the term acqui-hiring (the practice of buying out a company essentially for its skilled manpower) being used by many of my clients and friends in […]

Leadership Councils in a Digital World

Leadership Councils in a Digital World

Every organisation of some standing has some form of a shared leadership platform or forum. These forums are called management committees or executive councils or leadership councils or executive committees. […]

Capital as Punishment

Capital as Punishment

I must start by clarifying that this article has nothing to do with the subject of capital punishment. Thanks to many years of work with entrepreneurs and PE / VC firms, […]

Can Leaders be made to measure?

Can Leaders be made to measure?

Here is a typical (but fictitious) discussion in a talent council meeting in a typical company: You see, Kavish is great at getting things done. His execution is flawless. He […]

How are you when you are not coaching?

How are you when you are not coaching?

Coaches are human beings – they did not descent from heaven. Coaches also play several roles in addition to being Coaches – they are spouses, parents, children, colleagues, managers, leaders, Board […]