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Joyeuse journée internationale des femmes! We celebrate today with reflections on what we have learned from our mentors, colleagues, and supporters as women in consulting. Un grand merci à notre collègue Ines Outghat pour avoir réalisé cette incroyable vidéo !

by John Gelder, FCMC Have you ever witnessed someone who you thought was painfully shy suddenly spring to life when performing in front of a live audience? Or perhaps you’ve watched in amazement as your favorite actor or actress transforms themself into some terrifying, out-of-control villain on stage or screen? Have you ever wondered how […]

First and foremost, Happy International Women’s Day 2021! This day, observed since the early 1900s, seems to generate more momentum, discussion, and energy every year, remaining uneclipsed even by the pandemic. And it’s no wonder: the past few years have seen our voices break through ancient barriers, shining light with a certain urgency on recurring […]

How well do you know your employees? If you are an executive, manager or team leader, chances are you have a good sense of the professional capabilities of those who work for you. You have seen them up close in the work environment and witnessed firsthand how they have handled their roles and assignments. You […]

By Fran Gelder, MA Listening to the Public Health experts at this stage of the pandemic allows for some cautious optimism for a slow, steady, and eventual return to “normal” life, or at least a “new normal”.  Current media messaging ranges from a collective pride in weathering this storm together, to a sombre tale about […]

By John Gelder, CMC The COVID-19 epidemic has been described as an earthquake that will lead to a seismic shift in how we manage our lives. To say the impact is disruptive would be putting it mildly. From a leadership perspective, theorists such as Warren Bennis, Michael Porter and Clayton Christensen have for many years […]

Social distancing, self-isolation, quarantine – these are among the primary strategies being used to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. While unlikely to stop the spread in its tracks, the strategies are designed to at least “flatten the curve” or rate of transmission in an effort to buy enough time for the health care […]

A beautiful question is an ambitious yet actionable question that can begin to shift the way we perceive or think about something—and that might serve as a catalyst to bring about change. Warren Berger, A More Beautiful Question   In a world that is fixated on finding and knowing the right answers, the person that […]

Article by John Gelder As the world knows by now, on April 15th, 2013, the planet’s most famous marathon was marred by tragic events. While there remain many unanswered questions about the motives behind the bombings, there has been near universal praise for the manner in which authorities handled the crisis and its aftermath. As […]

Concerns about public safety and security are an on-going and increasing reality. What do you think about the implications for us, the management consultants and for you, the clients? Please see the following article by John Gelder: FocusGelder