by Mark Harling | Aug 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the series introduction, we framed choice points as silent forks in the road. Today, we explore why even skilled leaders overlook them, and the costly consequences. Leaders pride themselves on foresight and control. Yet, time and again, organisations are blindsided...
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...
by Mark Harling | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog, UK
Yinsight Quiz I built a fun quiz on a Sunday… but not for the reasons you might think. No one asked me to.There was no urgent need, no external pressure.Just me, a quiet Sunday, a blank page… and a question: Could I turn my consulting work into an interactive...
by Mark Harling | Jul 14, 2025 | Blog, UK
Every thriving business evolves, but too often, its culture gets stuck in the past. As organisations scale, what worked at 20 employees becomes a liability at 200. Having advised scale-ups and corporates, I’ve seen how cultural misalignment silently erodes innovation,...
by Mark Harling | Jul 14, 2025 | Blog, UK
The Unseen Crisis: Why Your Startup's Culture Has a "Best Before Date" (And What To Do Before It Expires) For years, when I’ve mentioned “corporate culture” to management, I’ve often seen eyes glaze over. It felt abstract, intangible, perhaps even a...
by Mark Harling | Jul 11, 2025 | Blog, UK
Rethinking vision implementation through culture, not just process In over two decades of transformation work, one pattern keeps repeating: an organisation spends significant time and energy crafting an ambitious vision, only to see it slowly evaporate. Initial...
by Mark Harling | Jul 9, 2025 | Blog
Many organisations struggle with problems that just won’t shift, despite clear plans, skilled teams, and good intentions. A transformation that looked great on paper goes nowhere. A process improvement initiative sparks passive resistance. A strategy is communicated...
by Mark Harling | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog
It’s a situation I often see when working with leadership teams inside well-intentioned organisations. They’ve recruited skilled professionals who are collaborative and well-aligned. But when it comes to solving complex problems or adapting to change, the organisation...
