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Why are we meeting?

When my daughter was around 4 years old, two of our distant relatives visited us. As they were getting to know our daughter, they asked her “What does your dad do?”  She replied “He goes to meetings”.  In her mind my occupation was attending meetings.  This is because, whenever she would call me during the […]

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Identifying the real obstacles to the vision

In our work with organisations we often facilitate Strategic Planning sessions with top management teams. This involves creating a shared vision, identifying obstacles that come in the way of the vision and defining the strategies and plans to deal with obstacles and make the vision a reality. Identifying obstacles is always a tough conversation as

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Consensus as a decision making method

Organisations use many different methods of decision making, each rooted in their own operating culture. Some profess to operate out of a consensus mode of decision making. ‘Consensus,’ however, is one of the most misunderstood concepts. Many believe that consensus means that every person around the table has to agree to a decision. I learned

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Being Global

Today almost all companies have the aspiration to be a global company. For many, that means having presence in multiple countries or conducting business in several parts of the world. While, being physically present across many countries may help the business growth, that in itself does not make a company truly global. Globality, I believe,

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