Essays
554 posts
Systems
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The problem is never the problem
The problem is rarely the problem. Strategists know that, and they don't waste time blaming people, when systems are usually at fault.
Get your meetings under control: 6 questions to help you banish back-to-backs
Take control of your calendar with this guide to running more focused, useful meetings.
Events
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FMG Insurance People Leaders Summit, Wellington, December 2022
Alicia speaks to FMG Insurance people leaders about managing through change
Use your internal compass to make tricky decisions
Here's a handy trick you can use to makes hard decisions a bit easier - and it won't cost you a thing.
Strategy
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Bright spot thinking
Business planning in a recession asks for bright spot thinking. Work backwards from the things that are working instead of focusing on problems.
Events
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Property Council NZ Awards Dinner MC, Wellington, November 2022
Alicia is the host and MC of the Property Council NZ awards.
Work towards the grain
When you work towards the grain, you generate incredible results and find endless reserves of energy and creativity. When you work against it, you suffer in silence.
Strategy
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Don't be afraid to narrow down
The planning paradox - the more specific you are, the more your opportunities expand.
Identity
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Setting boundaries around bullsh*t
Take a personal inventory of where you're spending your time, to eliminate the things that threaten your personal or professional peace.
Change
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Time to change: 4 signs that you need to take action
There are 4 key signs that it's time to change. Check them out.
Change
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There is always a market for uncertainty
Advice for employees, consultants, leaders and politicians
Lead teams with better planning: hit a sustainable pace
Leaders set the tone when it comes to planning and time management. When leading teams, your example is much more powerful than your words.
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