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It is common in most larger organizations to restructure from time to time. These restructures are generally carried out for the right reasons, but are too often ill-conceived in terms of how much value they will generate, when weighed against the disruption, cost, and uncertainty that come as a by-product of the restructure. Most often, […]

Many of you probably wouldn’t know that I cut my leadership teeth on large software development projects as a project manager. And throughout my career, I’ve had executive or sponsorship accountability for large projects in construction, procurement, major asset overhaul, and capital efficiency. So, when I get to talk about projects, it’s like putting on […]

I’m often asked when I’m interviewed, “Marty, what’s one thing you wish you’d learned earlier”… or the more modern form of that question, which is, “Marty, what would you like to be able to tell your 20-year old self?” There are any number of life lessons that I could absolutely have used earlier on, and […]

Most senior leaders find themselves in a position where they need to establish and execute a change or transformation program. It’s almost expected that when you take on a new role that you bring change… and we all like to stamp our mark on a new role. It’s easy to get caught up in the […]

There are many ways to get your team to do things. The type of power you use to get results is all-important. But we rarely think about it. Some types of power are more sustainable than others, so be careful to wield your leadership power deliberately, not just let it flow subconsciously, based on your […]

You’ll often hear people explain away someone else’s success by saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know!” It’s easy to discount another person’s achievement by putting it down to their position of privilege… to believe that the only reason they made it was because they received a leg-up, or a head start… […]

I’ve often heard of leaders getting feedback from their boss when they’ve been passed over for a promotion. They’re often told, “You need to be more strategic”… whatever that means! There could be a number of possible explanations for this… but you can’t always rely on your boss to explain exactly what she means! Let […]

One of the most useful leadership models that I’ve come across in my lengthy career is Situational Leadership Theory. The fundamental premise is that, since every individual is different, and has a different level of capability and maturity, you should adapt your own leadership style to optimize results. This means you have to ‘read the […]

Many CEOs and senior executives talk a good game when it comes to culture change and transformation… it’s almost expected. But, even though they might make the right noises, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have the commitment to culture change to set a higher standard, or generate the level of momentum it would take to […]

Times are tough. Inflation is on the rise, input costs are escalating, and companies are tightening their belts. And, when the pressure is on, it doesn’t take long before companies start to squeeze their suppliers in an attempt to find cost savings. Unfortunately, your suppliers are facing exactly the same pressures you are. Their costs […]