Writing on the web since 2003

Our life experience shapes who we are and the way we work. It strongly influences the way we perceive those around us and our interactions … Read More

This week’s pick of three interesting things has a people and relationships strand running through it. I won’t claim that’s by any kind of inspired … Read More

I’m fascinated with the enduring tension between seeking predictability and embracing agility in growth businesses. It’s a classic tightrope for founders to walk. What shows … Read More

Here’s your weekly dose of thought provoking links, curated to help you take a different perspective on building your company: 1. Organisations are mirrors​ An old … Read More

I’ve been noodling around with thinking about the future of work since first reading Reinventing Organisations by Frederic Laloux back in 2014. Laloux’s “Evolutionary-Teal” paradigm … Read More

Here are three things I spotted recently for founders in scaling businesses to think about: 1. ​Zola’s decision-making method​Often when debating decisions extroverts tend to … Read More

Founders are natural problem solvers. Creating a business from nothing means spotting and solving problems, over and over again. In my work, I often talk … Read More

I’ve got three things I spotted recently for founders in scaling businesses: 1. Reorganisations aren’t the answer​ Colin Mulholland explains why the restructure is often the … Read More