by Keith Coats | May 11, 2016 | Archive, Change, Future Trends, Leadership
One of the most important leadership responsibilities (and skills) is to be able to understand the broader context and interpret what this means for his or her business / industry. Leaders are leading in a time of acute global challenges: inter-locking economies and...
by Keith Coats | May 5, 2016 | Archive, Leadership
South Foreland is site in Dover, England. It is a place that can lay claim to some unique history for it was here, way back in 1858 that the first ever electric light was illuminated, long before Thomas Edison first lit up his bulb. In another quirk of important...
by Keith Coats | May 3, 2016 | Archive, Leadership, Organisational Development
The Problem Losing your marbles: Meetings – getting some to talk less & others to talk more Getting balanced participation in meetings can prove elusive. Some team members like to talk – and do; others hardly talk, but should. How do you get some of your team to...
by Keith Coats | Apr 29, 2016 | Archive, Change, Leadership, Organisational Development
I recently sat through yet another mangled explanation as to how a company (let’s call them ‘Company Y’), this time in the financial sector, was planning to attract and retain ‘talent’. It wasn’t the first but I hope it will be the last however I doubt it will be for...
by Keith Coats | Apr 27, 2016 | Archive, Leadership
When it comes to learning…what gets you excited? Hold that thought whilst I backtrack a little… I had arrived early for a meeting at Waterstone’s, the famous bookstore situated a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus in London. Getting there early with some time...
