Success Leave Clues: The Values Behind Every Great Team

When we think about high-performing teams, we often focus on the outcome. Whether it’s the project being delivered on time, an operation completed successfully, a crisis managed professionally or customers that were satisfied.  These are the visible signs of success. What we don’t really talk about are the values that made that success possible. Whether … Continue reading Success Leave Clues: The Values Behind Every Great Team

More Than a Cake: What Black Forest Gateau Teaches Us About Culture in the Police and Military.

I’ve just spent a week in the Black Forest of southern Germany.  Ancient Romans found the thick forest here both mysterious and inaccessible.  Today it’s a haven for hikers, cuckoo clock enthusiastic and cake lovers.  Personally, I like the odd hike, I’m not much of a clock fan.  I like cake.  The Back Forest Gateau … Continue reading More Than a Cake: What Black Forest Gateau Teaches Us About Culture in the Police and Military.

Active Bystandership – The benefits for all.

Active bystandership when correctly defined and applied builds strong workplace culture. Ther approach builds cohesive, strong and resilient teams and workplaces. Science backs this up. If you aren't having the active bystandership conversation, you should. Here's why In a previous blog I wanted to better define the term active bystandership.  As I pointed out it … Continue reading Active Bystandership – The benefits for all.