October 2024

To state the obvious, a surefire way to improve both productivity and employee engagement is the recipe we’re all looking for. At a conceptual level, the need to improve productivity and engagement seems so simple, blatantly obvious and easily achievable. After all, as human beings we have been programmed to live and interact in tribes […]

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is often attributed to the statement ‘change is the only constant’.  I think there’s one more: the role of the CEO. Despite the global challenges rising from geopolitical issues, inflation, supply chain issues, weather issues and availability talent name a few, the role of the CEO remains constant – deliver a

Employee engagement is the holy grail that almost all employers are searching for in order to have a more productive workforce, deliver meaningful outcomes, create a happier workplace and, as a result, deliver a better bottom line. Sadly, the latest data from Gallup shows that a whopping 59% still remain disengaged despite our best efforts.

I just got back from an overseas work trip yesterday. Those who are close to me know that I have an interest in aviation from my childhood. I still have vivid memories of the excitement of my first visit to the cockpit when I was about 8 years of age. Since then, I visited the

On 20th July 1997, Captain Michael Abrashoff took command of USS Benfold – one of the latest and most advanced battle ships of the US Navy. Despite the impressive build, technology and combat prowess, it had two major issues: extremely poor team performance and a demoralised crew. Captain Abrashoff turned the ship around (pun intended)

I’ve had the privilege of helping companies to drive productivity and unlock excellence for over 25 years now. While improving productivity and profitability has been the main focus, I’ve noticed that increasing employee engagement is a fringe benefit that companies gained from my approach. I’ve tested this approach across seven countries, in companies of varying

My younger son and I recently had a bit of father-son bonding time discussing automotive manufacturing issues, watching motor-racing pit-stop changes and experiencing the adrenalin rush that comes with the world of motor racing. Well, we did it all in the comfort of the lounge at home after watching the 2019 Hollywood production, ‘Ford v

I was recently overseas for a work commitment in a country popular for Salsa music and dancing. One evening, as I entered the hotel I was staying, I heard a salsa band playing really well, so I followed the sound to find it. It was a very uplifting atmosphere. There were several couples dancing away

I was at my local shopping centre car park recently and noticed that the centre management had erected two traffic bollards to prevent cars from turning into the main car park area directly. They are trying to force the traffic go in another direction. They have tried other tactics before, like posting no entry signs

My older son started university this week.  I tagged along with him on his first day to walk a trip down memory lane.  It was exactly 30 years ago that I went through the same process.  I couldn’t help comparing systems and processes three decades apart. I expected a highly streamlined and efficient system. What