Bring me Solutions not Problems

Bring me Solutions not Problems

Sep 7, 2022 | Problem Solving

I have a confession to make. I want to fix everything. Because I work with many organisations, I see the best and the worst ways of doing things. And I want to help them all be the best! But of course, I need to focus on one thing at a time and empower the...
Leadership in the ISO Standards

Leadership in the ISO Standards

Jul 20, 2022 | Leadership

Following on from last week’s article on translation of the ISO management system standards, this week I’m exploring some specific clauses on Context and Leadership. DO IT FOR THE BUSINESS NOT THE AUDITOR! Before I go any further, I should preface this with a warning...
Three Essentials for Kicking Goals

Three Essentials for Kicking Goals

May 18, 2022 | Strategy

Having trouble getting your team to follow through on objectives? It’s not easy getting ownership for something that is seen as ‘extra’ to their normal job. Yet some teams are really succeeding. How do they do it? This story might shed some light. When my son was...
Do it on Purpose

Do it on Purpose

Mar 29, 2022 | Strategy

A 2021 McKinsey report tells us that employees expect their jobs to bring a significant sense of purpose to their lives. Employers need to help meet this need or be prepared to lose talent to companies that will. It’s no longer just a case of defining a company...
Compliance–Cost or Benefit?

Compliance–Cost or Benefit?

Mar 3, 2022 | Systems

Do you remember the Volkswagen emissions scandal? In November 2021 the High Court of Australia dismissed Volkswagen’s attempt to overturn the $AU125 million fine for making false representations about compliance with Australia’s diesel emission standards. In the US...