All tagged organisational transformation

Lessons in Learning 1: Let's start with Why

To say that creating environments where people learn, everyday and always, is one of the most important things for leaders to do is a strong statement and one that I firmly believe. Before I get into what a learning environment looks like and how to create one, I want to take a step back and start with why I believe this and why it’s such an important leadership skill to develop. This time round I get into why it’s important, the benefits it brings and how it helps to build confidence in the workplace. Click on the pic to read more……..

The cave you fear to enter really does hold the treasure that you seek

I’m celebrating my first anniversary in business!!!! It’s a year since I found the courage to leave my well-paid job in the public sector and work for myself. I can honestly say I’ve not looked back for a second. I love it!! I’m a big reflector so it only feels right to take a step back one year on and think about what I’ve learned. Four key chapters in my learning journey that changed my life course, the way I do things and the way I think about learning. I’m putting this learning to good use and helping leaders to create learning environments that play such a crucial part in creating workplaces where people can thrive……..click on the pic to read more

Secret Musings of a Change Agent - The Perfect Change Agent??

Imagine a spec for the perfect change agent…….I’m having some fun this week. I’m taking the learning, insights and inspiration from all my Secret Musings of a Change Agent blogs to create just that. But there’s a serious message. We have to fundamentally rethink how we attract, recruit, nurture and develop people who are great at making change happen if we want to build change capacity for the future. Click the pic to read more…….

Secret Musings of a Change Agent 13 - Sheni Ravji-Smith

Sheni Ravji-Smith has a aura about her. It’s hard to pin down and describe but she’s one of those people who never fails to top up your energy levels. She speaks with care and compassion whilst at the same time continually challenging and asking the why questions that help us all to move our thinking forward. So what can we learn from Sheni that will help us to think differently about how we build change capacity within our organisations? Click the pic to read more……

Secret Musings of a Change Agent 10 - Helen Sharp

Helen Sharp is passionate about coproduction and communities. She’s clear where she focuses and spends her time. If you’re open to change, she’ll get alongside you and put the full force of her energy and passion into helping you make change happen. If you’re not, she’ll jog on and go find people who are serious about change. Her clarity is refreshing. Click on the pic to read more…..

Secret Musings of a Change Agent 9 - Claire Tomkinson

Claire is unassuming, mild mannered and humble. But mistake that for a lack of passion at your peril. She is fierce, courageous and determined to change things so that services for people in Greater Manchester improve. She’s a real example of great introverted, non-egocentric leadership. Find out more about what makes Claire so successful at making change happen by clicking on the pic…

Secret Musings of a Change Agent 8 - Cordelle Ofori

Cordelle Ofori oozes credibility. She’s a woman driven by a burning passion to improve peoples’ lives and address health inequalities. Cordelle is one of those people that other people trust. When she speaks, people listen. And her team adores her. I was really keen to know more about Cordelle’s story and what it is about her that gives her such credibility. click on the pic to read more ……

Secret Musings of a Change Agent - What if?

When I started my blog series - Secret Musings of a Change Agent - with a view to busting some myths and getting under the skin of what makes ordinary people great at making change happen, I wasn’t sure where it would go, how it would be received or how long I’d keep it running for. Due to fabulous feedback I’ve decided to continue, so, while I line up the next round of people to feature, I’ve decided to pause this week and take stock of what’s coming through so far and what questions that might help us to ponder.