Is it time to blow up HR?

Is it time to blow up HR?

For decades the Harvard Business Review (HBR) has shaped global thinking about management. Let’s not forget that several legends in the field have shared their landmark ideas through the HBR. […]

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 […]