Decisions

Decisions are the foundation of all action. Better decisions lead to better outcomes.

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All good decision processes include action.

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3 myths about decisions that need busting

There is no right decision. Discover a fresh perspective on making good, long-term decisions and shaping a better future.

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Good decision-making

Make better decisions by focusing on process, not outcomes. Don't get it right; make it right.

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What to do before you quit your job to start a business

Before you quit your job you should know your reasons, know your numbers, and keep your connections.

Use your internal compass to make tricky decisions

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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.

How to make hard decisions

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How to make hard decisions

Three easy steps: frame, evaluate, test.

Beyond busy: ask scary questions

4 Aug 2022

Beyond busy: ask scary questions

We're all so busy - but what are we masking with those choices? Go beyond busy and ask yourself some scary questions.

Do, then decide: clarity comes from moving forward

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Do, then decide: clarity comes from moving forward

All good decision processes include action

How to handle uncertainty (because it's harder than change)

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How to handle uncertainty (because it's harder than change)

We need less change management and more uncertainty management. Here's how to play The Question Game.

Leadership as a key person risk

11 Jun 2020

Leadership as a key person risk

Your value isn’t in your indispensability, it’s in what you build in others.

Take risks to make progress

17 Oct 2019

Take risks to make progress

Is your team hiding in a shell? You need to take risks to make progress.

Fear breeds complexity: simplify the public sector

27 Sep 2019

Fear breeds complexity: simplify the public sector

The Global Simplicity Index tells us that, in the private sector, simplicity pays. Government should take this lead.

Leadership is like being a firefighter

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Leadership is like being a firefighter

Do you take strategic risks?

Strategic risk webinar

20 Aug 2019

Strategic risk webinar

In this webinar, Alicia talks about how to use strategic risk to make better, faster decisions

Preparation beats prediction

15 Aug 2019

Preparation beats prediction

Are you suffering more in imagination than in reality? Or worse - not confronting reality at all? Does your team β€˜get’ risk? Here's some handy advice.

Embrace your inner rebel

25 Oct 2018

Embrace your inner rebel

Have you been silencing tricky questions, brave ideas or a gnawing feeling in your gut? It could be time to embrace your inner rebel.