Blog
In these posts I try and challenge, stretch and inspire new ideas & conversations.
Here’s a new strategic tool – The Disruption SWOT
What are your Disruption Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats? Every manager and leader is familiar with the SWOT tool. It's a simple yet powerful tool to help you better understand 'where you are today'. This coupled with the other two strategic questions:...
Want to become a Speed Thinker?
How to think without over-thinking A few years ago I wrote my third book - entitled Speed Thinking. The tool of which I called Ideas Blitz. Speed Thinking was based on an insight. I noticed that leaders and managers could create amazing ideas in a short space of time...
How might Darren Lehmann reinvent himself as a coach?
Australian Cricket Coach – Darren Lehmann has been asked to reinvent himself as a coach. How might he do this? Here is a 3 step approach.
Successful Disruption – it’s the ecosystem that matters most
With disruption think ecosystem rather than just technology Disruption. It seems every brand, business and industry is in danger of being disrupted. Disruptive technology is in a never-ending march towards toppling the incumbents. But is this the entire story? Is...
Why all new products have to be smart
Smart is the new benchmark. All new products or services need to be smart. Smart new products are the new customer and consumer expectation.
The Power of Passion & Perseverance
I have just finished reading Grit by Angela Duckworth, Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Innovation does not always have to be big
Innovation does not always have to be big. Innovation also does not need to be just about technology or the latest startup.
DIY Leadership Development
I have started to conduct research with young leaders about what they want out of a leadership development program.
Just-in-time leadership development
Recently I have been conducting interviews with young leaders about what they would like in a development program.