Category Archives: Article of the Month

A Brain Game as Conceptual Art?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by kikimaurey

Some great business ideas can emerge by supporting teams to do what sometimes seems like daft things, what Michael Michalko calls ‘conceptually creative acts’. As human beings we have an unlimited potential to extract meaning for ourselves and to sometimes … Continue reading →

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A Right Old Riot

Posted on August 22, 2011 by kikimaurey

It’s been fascinating listening as the debates in the media on the recent riots have taken shape. BBC Radio 4 asked whether politics could rise to the challenge of civil disorder, thievery, gang infused mayhem and murder that plagued some … Continue reading →

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An Interview with a Business ‘Thought Leader’

Posted on June 28, 2011 by kikimaurey

A Case Study in Sustainable Initiative with Paul Fox, Director of Business Development, Merryhill Envirotec Ltd Kiki: Paul, how did you get involved with the sustainability agenda? Paul: In the mid 2000s, Merryhill wanted to further differentiate ourselves from the … Continue reading →

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Leading in challenging times

Posted on May 26, 2011 by kikimaurey

My article this month deals with leadership, and is based on a keynote given to the PLATO Sustain group in Oxford. In it I look briefly at the huge downsides associated with ‘heroic’ forms of leadership, contrasted with the need … Continue reading →

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Staying positive – a Secret Recipe (part 2)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by kikimaurey

Here are more of the strategies I’ve shared with 100s of others to help them become more fulfilled and successful in their lives, careers or in their businesses. This is not a quick fix list, but by being disciplined and … Continue reading →

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