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Some thoughts on change

First published on www.talenttalks.net in Feb 2019 Change in any organisation is sometimes exciting, sometimes scary, but mostly unavoidable. It’s going to happen and avoiding some of the pitfalls can make things easier. Here are a couple of thoughts from my experience of change in organisations. Tell a story. As John Kotter says in his […]

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How to ask great questions

As children we ask questions until our parents’ ears explode!  But as we get older we stop asking questions.  Maybe it’s because we stop wanting to learn?  Maybe because we stop being curious?  Maybe because we don’t want to appear stupid? Asking questions is a powerful way to create new insights and unearth limiting assumptions.  […]

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How to capture an iceberg

The concept of an iceberg is usually used to indicate what we see (above the water) and what we don’t see (below the water). This metaphor can be used in connection with culture and beliefs – the behaviours above the water that we can identify and recognise, and the beliefs and assumptions that are difficult […]

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The business case for thinking in pictures

Graphic facilitation is an approach that uses pictures as a method for people to “see” their thoughts.  In this way, they can communicate better and make improved decisions.  This article deals with why it makes good business sense to use graphic facilitation in your business. For training sessions, strategic planning workshops or problem solving meetings […]

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