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....

Check this out I’ve previously argued that organisations must behave more like living organisms if they are to thrive in an increasingly disruptive world. In this edition, I want to take that idea further and in a manner that can serve as a practical vitality checklist. Biologists, who know a thing or two about living systems, have a living systems checklist comprising eight characteristics. Let’s see how well organisations in general, ie those embracing industrial era principles, match the...