A simple guide for NZ leaders on governing AI and managing risk AI is now running key decisions in your business; hiring, sales, and strategy. For New Zealand executives, the top priority is making sure this technology is fair. The biggest risk is algorithmic gender...
This article is about a critical pattern in public services: the failure of layered leadership caused by systemic privilege. It happens when the top bosses (at the executive and governance levels) lose touch with the day-to-day reality of the people they serve. This...
I hear the argument all the time. Employers complaining: "We can't increase wages because there are too many compliance costs and compulsory obligations already piled on us." Let's cut through the corporate jargon and say what this really is. That fear isn't about...
Despite being more connected than before, the world today feels less like a global village and more like a battleground of ideologies. For years, the foundations of division have been laid, but current political landscapes have accelerated a climate of hatred and...
Flawed decision-making is the silent killer of staff retention. When leaders make poor choices, they erode trust, create confusion, and drive away your best people. The result is a cycle of high turnover, lost institutional knowledge, and a perpetual struggle to...
The cost of flawed decisions on talent Your people are your greatest asset, but if you can't move them to where they're needed most, that talent goes to waste. When internal mobility is broken, it's not from a lack of opportunity; it’s a direct consequence of flawed...
You’ve probably heard people in business use terms like "internal mobility" and "succession planning" interchangeably. After all, they both refer to moving people within the company. But is that really what they mean? As a leadership consultant, I find the words we...
When a new hire leaves within the first 12 months, it often feels like a surprise. The reality is, it's a direct consequence of a series of flawed decisions made long before their last day - often starting before their first day on the job. The cost is staggering:...
Are Your Leadership Habits Driving Away Your Best People? Losing great people is a painful, demoralising, and expensive problem. The frustrating truth is that a lot of what drives employee turnover isn't a lack of business knowledge; it's a lack of emotional...
It doesn't matter how many rules, policies or processes you put in place; your workplace's culture is the real engine behind how people make choices and get things done. And your leadership is absolutely crucial for setting that tone - but it's not as simple as...
If you've ever gone through a strategic planning session, it's highly likely you've built in a SWOT analysis as part of your process. Many businesses rely on a basic SWOT analysis to plan their future, but this can often be too simple. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,...
Look, there's a group of people who will loudly object to the idea that a workplace must understand the impact of generational disadvantage stemming from historical injustices. I make no apologies for this position. Research repeatedly demonstrates the reality of...