Trust defined Trust might be considered the glue that binds people together. As such it enables humans to operate collaboratively, whether that be in respect of a community, a business or as a 3-legged pub crawl team. Our ability to collaborate at scale sets us apart from our bipedal cousins. We have demonstrated our ability to act collaboratively at a national, international and global scale. Incentives are another means of engendering collaboration. You might not trust your local grocer,...

Money's no object The notion of a war for talent has been around for at least a quarter of a century. As business jargon goes it has stood the test of time. The militaristic language adds drama. Blood may be spilt. One imagines Google and Microsoft in a tug of war competition with the talented AI specialist performing the role of a low tensile rope. Scarcity fuelled the war for talent. There are not enough skilled management consultants, Java programmers or derivatives traders, so we have no...

Health warning In this article, I will be delving into what many might consider an indelicate matter. It is important to highlight from the outset that I am not a gastroenterologist. This article is metaphorical and does not represent in any way a medical breakthrough in respect of this debilitating condition. The Symptoms Telltale signs of organisational constipation, include: Loss of appetite – Your leadership team seems to lack ambition. The organisation appears to be coasting....