Whether you’re starting a company, or need a reset, you need to discover your BHAG! Firstly, what is a BHAG? BHAG is an acronym made up from the authors of the bestseller “Built to Last”. It stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal, and quite simply describes a goal that may be out of our reach…
COVID-19’s arrival to South Africa. When COVID-19 hit South African shores at the beginning of March 2020, we had no idea what to expect. Entrepreneurs had taken the leap to start their own businesses, consultants had taken on new clients, small-medium enterprises were on accelerated growth trajectories, and traditional businesses were seeking ways to defibrillate…
Perch Offices are focused on ‘routine’ and ‘learnability’ this month. What does that mean to you as a flexible worker in co-working space? Co-working is cool because its flexible, cost-effective and easy. But how do you learn from being in a space where there’s no ‘organisational structure’ and you may not know the people around…
In a climate of constant disruption, we can’t possibly have all the answers for our business. Instead of pursuing answers, engaging in ‘active enquiry’ can help to harness the wisdom of the members of your team. While its well and good to formalise surveys and assessments in your company, engaging in a continuous listening process…
The GoodWork Society (The GWS) aims to enrich society by encouraging organisations to adopt more human ways of working and engages people in public lectures, events, research and a consulting network. Last year, the GWS hosted an open conversation between people from some of Joburg’s most influential organisations in exploring better ways to tap into…