Season 1 – Episode 20: Do They Really Exist? This week, we looked at dysfunctional organisations and the behaviours they encourage. We discussed what that looks and feels like and how it impacts you. More importantly, we talked about how you can manage it. All organisations go through dysfunctional periods, though, as we discovered, dysfunction is in the eye of the beholder. So, being able to work effectively (and thrive) through dysfunctional times and ensuring it doesn’t affect your organisation or team is a vital capability we should all develop. To find out more, contact jimmy@ajopbdonewell.com, or james@ajobdonewell.com … [Read more...]
Are You a Curious Leader?
Season 1 – Episode 19: Or Just Plain Odd? This week, our resident Learning and Development Guru, Amanda Gilbert, joins us again for the third episode in our Leadership series. We explore the subject of Curious Leadership (and we don't mean odd!) We conclude that this is a practical part of any leader's toolkit. It can have a positive impact if used correctly and at the right time. We share a helpful model to understand and assess your own levels of curiosity, some of the upsides and downsides to this approach, and, most importantly, how you can become more curious. If you need any help exploring or developing your personal or your team's curiosity, then get in touch at … [Read more...]