Analytics can be a bit of a minefield. There is a lot we can explore and a lot […]
Decision Making
For many years I was a bit of a ‘logic evangelist’; helping leaders and senior decision makers utilise […]
Why Thick Data Matters Most to Business Insight
When we make a decision, various independent functions in the brain work [consciously and subconsciously] in conjunction with […]
How Post-Decision Dissonance Destroys Decision Confidence
In a recent HBR article, referring to his book ‘Playing to Win’, Roger Martin talks of issues clients are […]
Making Strategic Decisions with Lazy Brains
According to a recent study article – “mindful people might be happier because they have a better idea […]
New Study Reveals How Mindfulness Matters
As an evangelist for data driven decision making I am passionate about using data insights to drive the […]
When Logic Leads Us Astray
A recent HBR.org article reminded me how important it is that we take the time to challenge the […]
Should We Focus Less on Answers & More on Questions?
A recent Harvard Business school study reveals that a primary reason around two-thirds of analytics projects fail is […]
Why a Leaders Gut is Still Winning Over Data
When facing a major or complex decision, how well equipped you are to make a good decision depends […]
The Hidden Danger in Big Picture Thinking
I was watching a documentary the other night that reminded me of a key discovery of ‘The Dunedin […]
The Secret to Success for Your Children
Humans are emotional beings. Our emotional state influences all aspects of our life, our relationships, our performance, and […]
The Power of Emotions in Leadership Decisions
Currently, there is a lot of media claiming that highly intelligent people are more successful and make better […]
Taking a Balanced View on EQ in Leadership
According to decision making expert Gary Klein; “managers and staff engaged in enterprises based on traditional business models […]
The Most Commonly Forgotten Critical Step in Decision Making
I just started a course of Artificial Intelligence [AI] this morning and there were a few comments in […]
What Do We Want Artificial Intelligence to Do?
What happens in the brain when we make decisions? What happens when we realise we have made a […]
Researchers Find Brain Warning Signal to Prevent Decision Mistakes
Over the past decade one organisational trend has been somewhat interesting to watch – the design of workspaces. […]
Putting ‘The Human Factor’ into Workspaces
Mindfulness is the act of paying attention in the moment in a purposeful and non-judgmental way. It is […]
How Mindfulness Contributes to the Bottom Line
It is not current conditions that shape your life or your business – it is the decisions you […]