The catastrophic events of this summer are still unfolding and the strain in organisations across the country is palpable. As with most disasters, there are significant risks that go unnoticed...
Recently, I was invited to explore with a community of mediators, the impact of power and rank dynamics in conflict. It’s not just mediators who need to have a sharp eye...
No leader wants to be regarded as out of touch with the issues affecting their workforce. Similarly no politician wants to be viewed as out of synch with their electorate....
In the documentary A Complicated Life: Kerry Packer, his friend and confidante Philip Adams explained that the business magnate famously yelled at his staff, when he didn’t know what else to...
At CLE Consulting we often work with leaders and individuals who find themselves embroiled in conflict. Our role is not just to help clients extricate themselves from these conflicts, but...
Like many of you, I am grieving the loss of Robin Williams. I know I’m not the first to ask “How can a man who was so funny, who brought...
Over the past few days there’s been widespread commentary on Olympic gold medallist, Ian Thorpe’s announcement that he is gay. Discussion ranges from unconditional support to expressions of disappointment and...
For the last week I’ve been in Warsaw, as a member of the facilitation team for an event known as Worldwork. Delegates from twenty-eight countries gathered to discuss, understand and...
As a coach I find one of the biggest challenges leaders face is knowing how to relate to the power and authority that comes with their role. Some leaders are so...
Do you want to set your staff up for success? An important strategy is ensuring that they are clear about their roles, responsibilities, delegations and accountabilities. Whilst this may seem obvious, its...
As 2013 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the events that had a significant influence on me this year. High on that list is a trip my partner...
It’s been a shocking week, with several organisations apologising for shameful incidents that violate the dignity and rights of women, members of ethnic minorities, indigenous groups and homosexuals. The events...
In my last blog I wrote about the challenges of identity. In particular, the ways in which identity encourages us to focus on particular facets of our experience at the...
Leadership is an act, as much as it is a role. While popular notions of leadership emphasise the position of CEO, politician or chairperson, our obsession with positional power clouds...