The Illusion of Training in the Age of AI

The illusion of training is the belief that giving people information will change how they behave. It’s an old problem, […]
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Why decision-making doesn’t move as much as leaders think it does

In employee-owned businesses, decision-making is where ownership becomes real. That’s the point at which people experience how far their contribution […]
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How clear values drive behaviour

Are you aware of what’s really driving your behaviour, or the behaviour of your people? I’ve recently had a number […]
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Why is engagement so low in European workplaces — and what does that mean for employee ownership?

The latest State of the Global Workplace report from Gallup highlights a striking regional gap that should give UK leaders […]
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The hidden dangers of knowing best: Is ‘Captainitis’ getting the better of you?

No one really likes to be challenged. Sometimes though, it can be much worse to be surrounded by people who […]
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From values to behaviour: Making ownership culture visible

The gap most organisations recognise Most employee-owned businesses can describe their values clearly: they talk about collaboration, accountability, openness, and […]
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Mindfulness in Leadership: How Well Are You Using Your Inner Director?

Science is increasingly confirming something ancient wisdom has long understood: if we want to lead well, we need to become […]
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From Engagement to Ownership: what’s the difference?

Could you tell the difference between an engaged employee and an owner? In many organisations, it’s the difference between good […]
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What’s the real problem? Identifying how leadership stress creates team friction

When a leader is stuck in a stress bubble, it can be difficult for them to pinpoint the root cause […]
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Ownership is a behaviour, not a structure

Why employee ownership only works when people think and act like owners When organisations transition to employee ownership, the legal […]
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The squeezed middle: What changes for managers in employee ownership?

I recently described employee ownership as a reset for leadership. In the months following transition, boards and senior teams quite […]
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How to Delegate Effectively: The missing link in succession planning

The SME leaders I work with will often say, quite sincerely, that they want to delegate more. They know effective […]
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