Beyond nationality: a new way to defuse global team conflict
Conflict on global teams is rarely due to nationality. Understanding that occupation and social class often override national differences allows for a more sophisticated, behavior-based approach to managing high-stakes team collaboration.
Addressing the top 5 concerns of hybrid team leaders
Leading hybrid teams is not without its challenges. Here are some of the biggest concerns I come across - and the research-backed solutions for navigating them.
How good managers drive remote work success
Successful remote working depends on a lot of different factors. But one of the most important is the role of individual managers.
How to reduce tech tool fatigue
Too many different online tools, platforms and systems can quickly lead to ‘tool fatigue’. So how can organisations rationalise the tools they use without disrupting operations?
The hidden mental health value of good project management
Psychological safety is built through leadership behaviours, structured ways of working and open communication. So when project management is people-centred, teams feel more supported and deliver stronger, more sustainable results.
Five books to prepare you and your team for 2026
We’ve selected five great reads that offer practical insight, proven frameworks, and inspiring ideas for building stronger, more resilient workplaces in 2026.
Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader
Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, talks about his latest book, 'The Voice-Driven Leader' and explains how to create environments in which every voice gets heard.
Our top 5 books on dealing with conflict at work
Our curated selection of the top five books to help you deal with conflict at work
Top 5 reads to invest in your team this summer
Here are five powerful reads to help you build connection, resilience, and a deeper sense of purpose across your team this summer.
Long-distance leadership: letting go and leaning in
Leading a remote or hybrid team requires a different mindset than you may have had if everyone was all together in the same physical space.
Bee wise: an interview with Philip Atkinson
An interview with Philip Atkinson, author of Bee Wise: 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive.
Remote teams and common goals
When your team isn’t physically co-located, how do you help everyone understand and stay focused on their common goals?
The importance of explicit expectations
The mantra for human effectiveness is “communication, communication, communication”. But without setting explicit expectations, communication on its own isn't enough.
Communication is more than a transaction
One of the biggest complaints about working remotely is that communication has become a series of transactions. But why is that a problem?
The critical factor for team collaboration
It doesn’t matter if your team is co-located, fully remote, or hybrid. Work slows if people can’t get access to the critical information they need to do their jobs.
Latest book podcasts
Vish Alluri: The Enlightened Manager
Vish Alluri, co-author of ‘The Enlightened Manager', discusses a thoughtful approach to management which draws on the teachings of the philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader
Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, talks about his latest book, 'The Voice-Driven Leader' and explains how to create environments in which every voice gets heard.
What is Relationship Currency?
Keynote speaker and transformational coach, Ravi Rajani, talks about his new book, 'Relationship currency: five communication habits for limitless influence and business success'.
Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift
We dive into the new book from Deloitte's Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach, 'Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift'.
