Essays
554 posts
The public opinion trap
It will skew your perspective and make for bad decisions. Don't fall for it.
In defence of the bureaucrat
Spare a thought for your local public servant. Taking the boot out of the public sector, volume 3
The difference between private and public value
Your retort to "you'd never run a business like this!". Taking the boot out of the public sector volume 2.
Public service isn't inefficient, it's complex - there's a difference
Let's shatter the myth that the private sector would do government projects faster or cheaper: they don't.
Local leadership done well: strategic, aligned, and connected
How Local Legends transforms governance and management effectiveness in local government
Alicia to speak at LGIT24: Local Government IT Conference in Coffs Harbour, Nov 2024
Alicia is the keynote speaker on perspective in local government leadership
Revenge of the Arts Degree
BA grads excel at context, patterns, and big-picture thinking. Learn why hiring Arts graduates - and mastering critical thinking frameworks yourself - gives you an edge.
How to be more strategic
Strategists make their decisions with intention. Goal-oriented choices, made consistently, even under pressure, will deliver you almost anything you want.
You can be the one who changes things
It's never been a better time to change things at work - and it's what your boss wants you to do.
Mate, it's just work
Many of the big problems we battle during our days are work-related. At the time, they feel catastrophic. But we won't remember them in a week, month, or year.
Get problems you're proud of
You will always have problems. So choose ones you're proud of.
If you were them, you'd be a jerk too
Stop pointing fingers at people when you talk about change and focus on the systems that need shifting instead.
Are you impatient? Manage daily annoyances with 4 key strategy skills
Tired of feeling frustrated by everyday annoyances? Gain valuable perspective and learn effective strategies to deal with irritating situations.
Tippity tap, send
If you spend all your time on the detail, the big picture suffers. It's time to get out of the operational weeds and focus onstrategic leadership.
Local Legends In-House Programme
Bring elected and executive leaders together for two days of strategic leadership development at your Council.
10 ways to take control of your life
You can take charge of your life by tackling these ten things.
Success hack: the right people
The company you keep matters. Target your networking to people who will help you grow.
Client list
A running list of clients I work with and organisations who send their leaders to me for training.