by Mark Harling | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, UK, Uncategorized
Facing the Canopy as Business Owners I was walking in the forest this morning when I came across a sign about the forest canopy. It explained how the canopy is always in flux: trees die, storms knock them over, and new gaps open in the cover above. Those gaps are then...
by Mark Harling | Aug 19, 2025 | Blog, UK
The previous article in this series made the case for listening to your ‘canaries’. But what if your current culture actively discourages speaking up? What if trust is eroded? This brings us to the core tension at organic choice points: the instinctive...
by Mark Harling | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog, UK
Article 1, The Invisible Crisis – Why Leaders Miss Organic Choice Points revealed how bias blinds us to organic choice points. Now, we activate your best early-warning system: the voices you’re trained to ignore. The Metaphorical Canaries in the Coal Mine If...
by Mark Harling | Jul 29, 2025 | Blog, UK
What if your next crisis isn’t sudden, but a choice you missed months ago? This weekly series explores ‘organic choice points’: invisible pivot moments where organisations either evolve or unravel. Drawing from real client cases (all anonymised), we’ll dissect why...
by Mark Harling | Jul 28, 2025 | Blog, UK
Credit James Wainscoat on Unsplash Most organisations are led by highly competent individuals who excel in the system as it exists today. They navigate office politics with finesse, optimise operational efficiency, and master the art of impression management. These...
by Mark Harling | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog, UK
Why Human Problem-Solving Still Matters A few days ago, I built a quiz. It wasn’t just any quiz; it was a small experiment in turning intangible ideas into something interactive. A way to help leaders reflect on their challenges and explore potential support. It...
