by John O. Burdett | Oct 18, 2023 | News, Succession, TRANSEARCH International
The engine that moved the developed world from poverty at the beginning of the centuryto the extraordinary standard of living we currently enjoy was the so-called ‘modernorganisation.’ Hierarchical, control-dominated and ideally suited to a slowly...
by John O. Burdett | Oct 13, 2023 | Culture, News, TRANSEARCH International
John O. Burdett’s article, ‘Collaborate or Die!’, underscores the profound importance of collaboration in today’s rapidly changing landscape. He emphasises that while the term ‘transformation’ is often used, it essentially describes...
by John O. Burdett | Jun 13, 2023 | Leadership, News, TRANSEARCH International
Yesterday, the team worked for the leader. Today, the leader works for the team. When you step back to reflect, what becomes patently apparent is that at no time has listening been more important. You can’t listen in a vacuum. Or as the late Peter Drucker pointed out,...
by John O. Burdett | May 24, 2023 | Leadership, News, TRANSEARCH International
We might only share 82% of our DNA with our furry friends but there are profound lessons to be drawn from how you interact with your dog – lessons that have implications for managing people. A while ago a new puppy arrived in my home. In working with the cute little...
by John O. Burdett | Apr 17, 2023 | News, TRANSEARCH International
The primacy of culture is hard to ignore. It lies at the very heart of competitive advantage. You know when you have a great culture. Over the past decade there has been a heightened interest in organisation culture. Indeed, the primacy of culture is hard to ignore....