Organisational Structure — Container or Constrainer?Elliot Jacques, a Canadian psychoanalyst and organisational theorist, introduced a profound idea about how organisations function beneath…Mar 17Mar 17
Why Founders Feel Fraudulent as They GrowAs founders navigate the early stages of building a company, they often thrive on the energy, creativity, and sheer determination required…Feb 12Feb 12
Founders and the burden of hopeI’m interested in words and non more so that the word ‘Founder”. I have mused previously about the dual meaning of this word but it is the…Feb 3Feb 3
Finding a Goat to Scape…Working with fast-growing businesses in constant flux, I often hear about so-called ‘problem’ individuals or teams. The usual story goes…Feb 3Feb 3
We Are Not What We DoWe are not what we do. Yet, it’s often the first question people ask: “What do you do?” For many, especially in midlife, this question can…Jan 27Jan 27
Dealing with Isolation at the TopAs founders of high-growth companies, you are often seen as the visionaries, the relentless drivers of success, and the ones who hold the…Jan 20Jan 20
Beyond the term sheetRaising capital is often seen as a critical milestone for any startup. The success or failure of fundraising rounds can determine the…Jan 13Jan 13
A Founder’s Transition: From Flexibility to ControlFor founders, the journey from startup agility to growth predictability marks a pivotal transition, one that demands a keen awareness of…Feb 16, 2024Feb 16, 2024
Navigating the Paradox in Teams DynamicsMuch team development work is founded on two assumptions: the first that the team is a team; the second that individuals inherently desire…Feb 16, 2024Feb 16, 2024
Unseen Currents in Organisational ChangeThere’s a popular allegory which tells the tale of two goldfish swimming in a bowl. They greet a third fish who remarks “water’s warm…Feb 16, 2024Feb 16, 2024
