by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Mar 29, 2024 | Commentary
I’ve never quite understood what blood pressure numbers mean, so I did a little research and this is an explanation in simple terms of what I found out about how blood pressure is measured and what the measurement actually means.
by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Mar 26, 2024 | Leadership
Servant leadership isn’t about being subservient, or always seeking consensus, nor is it being overly warm and fuzzy. Instead, it’s a leadership style that encourages accountability and ownership, driving positive change within organisations.
by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Mar 11, 2024 | All Articles, Leadership
In today’s fiercely competitive landscape, where individuals constantly seek to stand out in their careers or business ventures, the question arises: How does one transition from mere passion to becoming a recognised master in their field?
by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Mar 7, 2024 | Business Improvement
The Benjamin Franklin effect is a psychological phenomenon that can be used for the purpose of influencing buy-in to positive organisational change such as business improvement initiatives.
by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Mar 4, 2024 | Business Improvement
It’s been said that “business improvement stifles innovation”. This article explores the reasons why this can be the case, and what you need to know to avoid the stifling of innovation.
by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Feb 29, 2024 | Business Improvement
Open loop and closed loop are two different types of control systems that can be used in various contexts, including automation, engineering, and psychology. In this article we discuss how these systems can be thought about in the context of training effectiveness and capability development.
by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Feb 27, 2024 | High Performance
Employees with specialised knowledge contribute significantly to their organisation’s success by solving complex problems, innovating processes, or improving the efficiency and quality of work. Their unique capabilities can give companies a competitive edge, making such employees crucial to retain.
by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Feb 14, 2024 | Leadership
Sometimes companies are driven by incentives that serve them in their pursuit of profit, but result in behaviours that are not beneficial on the whole. This is true in corporations, it is also true in the case of highly profitable social media platforms.
by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Feb 12, 2024 | Business Improvement
Everyone talks about how important it is to understand what a customer’s needs are. Yet when it comes to internal customers within an organisation it is not unusual for those customers to be misunderstood while focus remains on achieving business objectives or internal KPIs. The result is often a monopolistic type of behaviour by internal functions.
by Lynne Fitzpatrick | Feb 9, 2024 | High Performance
The 2020 COVID crisis prompted a discussion on how individuals might make themselves invaluable in their organisations, and possibly securing their employment. That discussion is still relevant to you today.