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We are living in an increasingly interconnected world and at Socia we see issues of collaboration and leadership all around us. Some of our most recent comments are here for you to read …
Week 5: The change you didn’t choose
The change you didn’t choose – and how to handle it Week 5 of lockdown and the long-term impact of the current situation is starting to become evident to organisations across all sectors. For all leaders, there is a realisation that they have entered a change process...
Week 4: Being a leader not a cheerleader
Being a leader not a cheerleader. Week 4 of lockdown and, for many of us, we’re through the initial phase of practical coping; setting up a home-based office, getting the technology to work, getting used to on-line team meetings – and now the leadership challenge is...
Week 3: A marathon not a sprint
Running a marathon not a sprint. Week 3 of the lockdown and the shock of the change is receding, but the bad news keeps coming. A prime minister in hospital and the Queen speaking to the nation underscores the seriousness and justifies the fears that people have. We...
Week 2: Making the best of new communication channels
Making the best of new communication channels. After a second week of Socia’s home based working, involving much time on Microsoft Teams and Zoom, here are three big lessons we have learned about hosting effective on-line meetings. 1 Be clear about the different...
Week 1: Leading in a virtual environment
Leading in a virtual environment: Some lessons from the first week of working from home: 5 things for a leader to think about when working remotely. How do you look? You are ‘at work’ so think about what people can see in the background of your video call – it can be...
What do we talk about when we talk about trust?
Inter-organisational trust is different to inter-personal trust. In human relationships we use the language of trust when we talk about personal loyalty, of people caring for each other in sickness and in health, and always looking after a friend’s best interests. But...
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Collaboration and innovation in infrastructure procurement
Socia held a breakfast meeting in November looking at the opportunities for increased collaboration and innovation in large infrastructure projects. Miles Ashley (Programme Director for Crossrail and Stations at London Underground) kicked off the discussion with his...
Leadership briefing: the challenges facing non-plc Boards
The annual Socia leadership briefing in March this year brought together a panel of experts to discuss the particular challenges of working on non-plc Boards. Read our governance magazine article based on discussions and conclusions from the panel.
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