Are we learning from failure (or is it woe poor me?)
When things go wrong were you unlucky? Or is there something you can learn? The most quotable quote in this podcast (and there were many) was this: No one ever…
Train your data science team: 6 ways to muck it up
Training your data science team is tough. They are already fabulously smart. Making them smarter, faster and nicer is hard. It needs focus determination and the…
Nudging
How do you get people to do what is good for them? How do you help them make a choice that works for you and for them? It's all about the nudge. This McKinsey…
Culture codes
I really loved the Culture Code, Dan Coyle's recent book. In this podcast he summarises the important ideas around creating psychological safety which he outlines…
Recruiting
Recruiting? Looking for a job? If you're looking for a job Here are some interesting links if you're looking: top 22 questions for candidates top 6 questions for…
Improv in business
I'm an avid improviser. So happy to listen to Kelly Leonard on hoomans podcast talk about how improv transfers to other human behaviours besides improvising on…
Working Relationships
Building relationships is a vital skill for consultants, both internal and external. Here are some ideas that will keep you thinking. The 6 Golden Rules For…
So they say you’re too old…
So your colleagues or managers say you’re too old and not moving with the times? It’s probably not true. But if there’s a grain of truth to it, Cindy Tonkin…
Smarter, faster, nicer
Smarter Data People makes your team easier to manage gives them skills to keep their stakeholders happier makes sure they spend their time solving the…
Culture eats strategy for breakfast
It doesn't matter how good your strategy is if the culture isn't aligned with it. And when your culture IS aligned with strategy, then things magically happen. David…