Capacity refers to the amount that something can hold, contain, produce or do. For the sake of this topic, we will refer to our professional or personal capacity, which is the maximum amount of results and output you are able…

During World War 1, the introduction of modern artillery led the British Army to issue an order that required all soldiers to start wearing metal Brodie helmets while operating new equipment. These metals helmets replaced the soft cloth caps that…

Sucessful strategy requires a change in the collective. In other words, successful change often requires a collective change of many different people and groups. This can be a change in practices, culture, or any other change required. Herein lies the…

The emotional bank account functions like a traditional bank account. You make deposits and withdrawals with every interaction you have or choose not to have with a specific person. A withdrawal is anything you do that reduces trust or damages…

Foresight is the ability to see and anticipate the future. As a strategist, I would like to build on this definition. I define foresight not only as the ability to accurately perceive what is coming, but more importantly, to translate…

It is important to understand the difference between an emotion and a feeling. Emotions are automatic, physical and psychological reactions to external or internal triggers. A feeling is your mental interpretation that you take on as a result of an…

The myth of perfect conditions is the false belief that a specific and particular set of conditions are required for certain actions or endeavours to begin. The most common hurdle that causes people to delay starting what they have set…

The myth of perfect conditions is the false belief that a specific and particular set of conditions are required for certain actions or endeavors to begin. The most common hurdle that causes people to delay starting what they have set…

Imposter syndrome is when we doubt our own skills, abilities and successes in an irrational way. It causes us to dread that people will discover our lack of skills and expose us to be imposters. It is called a syndrome…

When developing new plans and strategies, we often have to do new things. However, one of the most basic resistance we face is the evidence of past attempts or past abilities. We often say: “We have tried that before” or…

There is a large part of governance textbooks don’t prepare you for. This includes how to identify and understand different interests at play in any matter or decision. In governance, interests are the core needs, desires and goals that drive…

We have spent the week discussing the strategic practice of negative visualisation, which is the deliberate, controlled practice of actively rehearsing worst-case scenarios, failures, and unwanted outcomes. It is very important to know that your ability to perform negative visualisation…