Kim TassoLeadership teams: Maverick Magpies and Predictable Pigeons (Video)
Posted on: June 29, 2020In my latest short soft skills video (9 minutes) I look at Leadership teams: Maverick Magpies and Predictable Pigeons. I briefly explore some leadership themes including task vs relationship, future vs present, leadership vs management, strategy vs operations and visionaries vs integrators. (Script) Hi. Today I’d like to talk to you about leadership. But first […]
Improve your strategic thinking – Seven insights (2020)
Posted on: June 22, 2020
At the beginning of 2020 at a “Being more strategic” workshop by the Professional Marketing Forum the delegates – from a variety of legal, accountancy, property and consultancy firms – reflected on how to improve strategic thinking both in themselves and their firms. A further session is imminent and I will share some information about […]
What are soft skills? And why are they so important? (Video)
Posted on: June 18, 2020This 9 minute video explores: What are soft skills? And why are they so important? Video script Hi. I’m Kim Tasso. I am sure many of you are worried about the onward march of technology – things like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and the impact these may have on your future. Will my […]
Book review: Neuroscience for organizational change by Hilary Scarlett
Posted on: May 27, 2020
The book “Neuroscience for organizational change: an evidence-based practical guide to managing change” by Hilary Scarlett is both intellectually challenging and practical. I would add it to the list of recommended books on change management that should be read by those involved in organizational change programmes whether leaders, human resource professionals or other change managers. […]
Change management: The change process – Emotions when reacting to change (Video)
Posted on: April 24, 2020In this short (8.5 minutes) video I explore one of the models that look at how people react emotionally to loss or major change. I thought it would be helpful to consider this model as we adapt to the restrictions forced upon us by the current Coronavirus pandemic to our work and home life. So […]