Simon Hazeldine on 'Performance Leadership'

Simon Hazeldine presented his workshop "Performance Leadership" to members of new Surrey Academy Group 14, (an experiential business learning® group), recently. This was a very good session from Simon, particularly on the diagnostic tools that can be used to evaluate a company's level of organisational engagement and performance focus.

In the moment

The vast majority of successful business executives I meet have not the faintest idea about the difference between explicit knowledge that is going down in value, and tacit knowledge that is going up.

Cringe

It can be useful to just take a moment. Think of just one word that describes most closely how you remember or feel about the formative first twenty-five years of your life.

SUMMER 09: "Navigating Massive Change" - Jeffrey Hayzlett

Jeffrey Hayzlett shares his experience at Kodak during a time when the photography industry was shifting from traditional format to digital. In this lesson, he tells how to negotiate your way through the rough waters of change. (Duration 3:33)

The Entrepreneurs Board gets off to a Flying Start

Last month saw the introduction of a new product for The Academy for Chief Executives, namely, The Entrepreneurs Board. Although the official launch is set for the Autumn, four groups in the South have already got off the ground. Managing Director, Mike Burnage, commented "We're delighted with the early success of our new product and firmly believe that this new offering, adapted from our highly proven and successful Academy process is absolutely right for today's market."

Survive and Grow Through the Recession

For many years it has been my sincere belief that learning alongside like-minded peers, sharing the issues and challenges that all leaders face, is the most powerful form of development. This development not only broadens the understanding and skills of the individual, but also has a direct impact upon the individual's business and upon the people that he or she interacts with both personally and professionally. At a time when the skill and vision of the leader has never been more important I've been thinking about the challenge of how best to communicate the benefits of experiential learning.

Learning from one of the Greatest Leaders of our Time

Over a hundred Academy members recently had the privilege of hearing one of the greatest leaders of our time share his own insights on leadership during times of dramatic change. FW de Klerk provided the keynote speech at the Southern Regional Conference which took place at the stunning Warren House in Kingston.

The Striker

If every Managing Director in the land knew how to add most value to their business, and then got on with it, this would be worth a full 1% to the GNP of the UK.

Time for Assessment

Current expert opinions vary as to whether we are out of recession, on our way out or in for a longer ride downwards. Whichever is true, resources are critical to business survival. We need to be operating with the least amount of excess baggage to see out the recession whilst having the means to take advantage of the upturn when it arrives.

With Friends like These

When times are hard, we often think we are the ones who need help and forget the power of giving help to others – and getting help in return. Some may withdraw in order to solve their real (or imagined) problems instead of engaging with people in a two-way conversation. That could be the worst decision they make.