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Like it or not, workplaces are regenerating. Do you move with the times and stay ahead of the game or resist reform and risk becoming a place of the past? An article in the Financial Times in August suggested that The Future of Work is a hybrid model between office and home working. We can […]
At Nine Feet Tall we like to remind ourselves of the Henry Kissinger quote: “A diamond is just a chunk of coal that did well under pressure.” Well, the coronavirus pandemic has certainly brought about more pressure, disruption and challenges to businesses than would have been previously conceivable. As we all look to the new […]
To simply resume business as usual after the coronavirus crisis would be missing a huge opportunity. What if your organisation could come back more resilient, more engaged and with a new sense of purpose and focus? Yes, your business has most likely taken a hit, been shaken and the future hasn’t always looked certain. But, […]
The disruption of the past few years has meant many organisations have had to address the immediately critical issues. There could be enormous strategic questions around people, technology, cost base, market change and new ways of working. With no guarantees for a smoother future imminantly, you need to sharpen your change portfolio to make sure […]
After coronavirus, no one can assume that, in the short term, business life will be the same as we remember it. To minimise the impact arising from the disruption of coronavirus engaging with customers and employees alike is key. Indeed, for many, opportunities will come out of these forced changes, so this also offers scope […]
Lean methodology is being adopted more and more in Construction Management – the principles emphasise a perfect balance of maximising value for the customer whilst reducing waste. In essence, this means you get the project done in the least amount of time, using your resources to best effect all while delivering value to the customer. […]
We all want a high performing team – motivated, aligned, passionate, collaborative and results-oriented. ‘Empowerment’ seems to be the magic ingredient. It is not easy to get it right and it is made even more challenging by remote and agile working patterns. Here are a few tips to empower with success. A shared vision. Your […]
It’s ironic that to share some tips on effective time management, we had to carefully work around a busy schedule to find a free slot in which to write this article! It’s a harsh reality for many people, but sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day which has clearly been exacerbated due to […]
Returning from furlough can be an exciting prospect and opportunity to get back into the workplace, refreshed and raring to go. Having had time to reflect on work and what is important, it is an opportunity to rethink and reshape work to align with your aspirations. A chance to really hit the ground running! But […]
Organisational Design (OD) is the process for shaping the way an organisation is structured and run aimed at reducing costs, driving growth, increasing performance and business resilience. OD is a serious endeavour and, in the worse cases, can take years to implement or realise the benefits. I was recently speaking to an old friend who […]
