Thinking
We produce thoughtful, readable articles on the strategy and leadership of sustainable business. Enter your e-mail address to receive a no-nonsense editorial in your inbox.
Hope Is Not a Plan
Teams can navigate the punishing ground of COVID-19 by making plans for wildly untameable outcomes.
New Technology, Old Thinking
New infrastructure and systems are not enough to turn a company into a sustainable business.
The Promise of Green Money
How can we advance economic prosperity whilst making responsible use of Earth’s resources?
The Runaway Train of Shareholder Value
Our natural and social worlds are forcing a new reality that companies can no longer avoid.
Silo-Busting Power of Business Purpose
Well understood purpose unites teams and removes barriers to performance.
Mopping Floors, or Sending a Man to the Moon?
An ambitious purpose inspires people and gives meaning to everyday tasks.
Why Management Exists
Get everyone on track to a single destination, for easier work and better outcomes.
Our Obsession with the Lycra-Clad Thighs of Leadership
Our fetish for leadership harms performance and results. Leaders steer, but do not drive, a company.
Why on Earth Does Your Company Even Exist?
To thrive, companies need good answers to the questions of why they exist, and for whom.
Ditch Red Tape for Better Cooperation
Culture outperforms bureaucracy in securing the cooperation that every workplace needs.
Company Values: Be Colourful, Bold, Unique
Reject boring values such as integrity and innovation, choose words that make the company stand out.
Five Qualities of Purpose-Led Business
Beyond wealth creation, five essential qualities will help a company create value for all stakeholders.
Putting ideas to work
Our thinking is informed by experience in strategy, culture, and leadership within complex multinationals. We can help a business meet near-term demands and also prepare for a sustainable future.