Being inquisitive and open, reflecting on ideas and exploring hinterlands to challenge our own present understanding.

Jan 19, 20211 min read

The right kind of fearlessness moulds good governance

We often see different definitions of governance and recommendations on how well we can uplift it. As leaders we do strategic planning,...

Jan 18, 20215 min read

Better together

We’re currently living in extraordinary times. The world is coping with a health crisis the likes of which it hasn’t experienced in 100...

Jan 15, 20211 min read

Success requires persistent failure

Perfect governance does not exist. Governance is not so much a goal, but a journey of mastery. Dr Sarah Lewis, author of the book, 'The...

Jan 13, 20212 min read

Fostering the versatility of good governance

Governance has received growing attention, not only from researchers, but also from politicians and practitioners of social development...

Jan 9, 20211 min read

Failure is inevitable, so embrace it

It was Pema Chodron who wrote “We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don't...

Jan 7, 20214 min read

The Good Governance Project

Governance is troublesome. It’s become codified and this has lead to its de-humanisation. Of course, as a professional, I understand why...

Jan 3, 20211 min read

Decision-making is led by emotion

What is our investment strategy for 2021? How shall we communicate this difficult message to our customers? What shall I have for dinner?...

Dec 31, 20201 min read

Rising mental health illness; a link with poor governance

In the UK alone in 2018/19 mental health related illness accounted for 17.5 million (54%) of all working days lost due to ill health....

Dec 1, 20204 min read

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE DRIVES GOOD GOVERNANCE

The emotional intelligence of the leaders within our organisations has a significant influence over the ethical culture that exists. If...

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