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Navigating Complexity: The Art of Choosing Between Either/Or and Both/And Thinking

Navigating Complexity: The Art of Choosing Between Either/Or and Both/And Thinking

by Mark Harling | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog

In leadership and decision-making, we often default to “either/or” thinking. It’s quick, decisive, and feels certain: should we prioritize speed or quality? Invest in innovation or cut costs? Why “Either/Or” Thinking is So Attractive...
Diversity and Inclusion: Beyond Tokenism, Towards Transformation

Diversity and Inclusion: Beyond Tokenism, Towards Transformation

by Mark Harling | Jan 14, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized

I want to talk about a sensitive topic: Diversity and Inclusion. Let’s face it, it’s a very serious issue, but in many organisations it’s often reduced to a collection of superficial measures and symbolic gestures. Recent studies confirm this...
Empowering Organizations Through the People Model Canvas: A New Chapter in Strategic Talent Alignment

Empowering Organizations Through the People Model Canvas: A New Chapter in Strategic Talent Alignment

by Mark Harling | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog

I’m excited to share that I am now certified in the People Model Canvas! This innovative framework empowers organisations to design Human Resources structures that align roles, talent, and rewards with their strategic objectives. With this certification, I can...
Symbolic Management vs. Management by Symbols: A Lesson in Authentic Leadership

Symbolic Management vs. Management by Symbols: A Lesson in Authentic Leadership

by Mark Harling | Dec 20, 2024 | Blog

Throughout my career, I’ve observed a recurring theme: change initiatives that falter not because the ideas were flawed, but because of a critical misalignment between what leaders say and what they do. This discrepancy often turns well-intentioned strategies into...
Artificial Intelligence: The People-Pleaser of the Digital Age

Artificial Intelligence: The People-Pleaser of the Digital Age

by Mark Harling | Dec 16, 2024 | Blog

A Book That Left a Lasting Impression As a student, I once attended an interview with a consultancy firm. I don’t recall much about the interview itself—except for my ill-fitted suit borrowed from my Dad for the occasion—but I vividly remember their bookshelf. Among...
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