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...
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...
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...
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...
by Mark Harling | Dec 5, 2024 | Blog
In my recent work on a leadership development plan for a company, I’ve had the opportunity to engage deeply with senior managers using a combination of tools to provide a comprehensive view of their strengths and areas for growth. Each senior leader receives a...
by Mark Harling | Nov 28, 2024 | Blog
As a consultant, my mission is to empower organizations to thrive by leveraging over 20 years of experience in performance improvement and strategic transformation. Here’s what I do—and how I can help your organization overcome common challenges: 🔧 Process Engineering...
by Mark Harling | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog
A few weeks ago, I happened to be in South Africa on business at the Electra Mining Africa 2024 exhibition. This only happens every 2 years and is one of the big mining exhibitions. ⚒️ So of course I went! 🤓 The show was vibrant, full of the energy of people wanting...
by Mark Harling | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog
This post has been sitting in my outbox for months. It made its first timid appearance for feedback and then I quickly put it away. However, life happens and I keep receiving the same complaint: “I can’t find anything for adults”. A little backtracking. Over the...
by Mark Harling | Sep 9, 2024 | Blog
The Peter Principle is a well-known principle which states that people are promoted up to their level of incompetence. It was formulated by Dr Laurence J. Peter in his 1969 book The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong, and in my 20 years of continuous...
by Mark Harling | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog
A few weeks ago, a company director confided: “I’m losing business opportunities by turning down customers from other countries because I don’t have enough capacity to fulfil their orders. But what can I do?” 🤔 I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to visit...
