The Unilever North Africa & Middle East Way of Working “A CEO’s Brew, stirred with Passion, Purpose & Humility” by Sanjiv Mehta, offers an insightful blend of leadership lessons, personal experiences, and reflections from a remarkable corporate journey. He shares how passion fuels ambition, purpose gives direction, and humility keeps leadership grounded. Through candid stories…
WHEN DID LEADERS STOP DECIDING WHAT REALLY MATTERS? THERE IS A SENTENCE I hear surprisingly often these days: “Things are changing so quickly that there is no point making a three-year strategy anymore.” It sounds contemporary. It sounds agile. It may even sound wise. But think about it for a moment. If the world has…
There is a peculiar moment in almost every significant organisational transformation when the formal change programme and the lived experience of change begin to separate. The leadership presentation says the transformation is progressing. The milestones are largely green. The new structure has been announced. Consultants have completed the workshops. Leaders have conducted town halls. Yet…
Flexible, Fluid, Functional & Futuristic Leadership in Action In modern organisations, ‘strategy’ is too often relegated to a noun, a document, a plan, a PowerPoint deck. But real strategy is a posture; a behavioural stance that leaders and teams assume in the face of growing or running a business, uncertainty, change, and competition. It is …
Reimagining use of Strategy with OCSM© as key qualifiers W alk the corridors of any organisation today, and you will encounter one of the most frequently uttered and least understood words in business: strategy. There are several other fashionable words too: transformation, digital, quantum leap, change management, IPO ready, differentiating approach, customer centricity, unique value …
A person, a blueprint for enduring impact In a world that demands more than just competence, leadership is no longer about authority, charisma, eloquence or motivating — it’s about responsibility, impact and collective success. In this space and light, let’s look towards the Responsible Leader© Model, to guide us in this shift. The Responsible Leader© …
6 phrases leaders must avoid Imagine this: a senior leader stands before their team during a pivotal meeting. As tensions rise over an unresolved issue, the leader sighs and says, ‘let’s not fight this’. The energy in the room plummets, and a crucial opportunity for inspiration evaporates. Words, no matter how small, carry the power …
In today’s rapidly evolving world, skilling has emerged as a critical challenge for organisations across public and private sectors. The need for continuous upskilling and reskilling is driven by technological advancements, changing market demands and the evolving nature of work. Despite the increasing recognition of the importance of skilling, several challenges persist, making it difficult …
In today’s competitive business landscape, storytelling has emerged as a vital tool for engaging employees, captivating customers, and earning the trust of stakeholders. For business owners/leaders, mastering the art of storytelling goes beyond crafting compelling narratives; it’s about driving engagement and achieving tangible results. Also, even before getting on with storytelling remember – tell stories …
True digital transformation isn’t just about acquiring new technology; it’s about reimagining your entire business strategy with a commitment to value creation and integrity. Digital transformation is not just about adopting new technology tools, but also about creating long-term value and integrating ethical principles. This holistic approach ensures that digital initiatives align with the core …
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