Bryan’s Blog

Bust Groupthink

Was that Groupthink you just saw in your team meeting? It happens to the best of us, and often it’s right under our noses and we don’t realise it. Groupthink has a way of creeping into even the most seasoned teams, making people hold back contrary views and go along with consensus to keep the

Decide Fast, Connect Deeper

High-performance teams have a secret: how they connect in making decisions. Top teams decide better and faster. With good people and information, decisions come quickly due to less uncertainty. They avoid analysis paralysis and confidently make calls. Why, because team members feel the connection between them. Teams need to trust each other to take risks

The Art of Speaking C-Suite

Picture this: You’re at a networking event, proudly introducing yourself as a risk/compliance/procurement/HR/other back-office function management professional. The CEOs and executives you meet suddenly develop an urgent need to refill their drinks or check their phones. Sound familiar? You see, while risk/compliance/procurement/HR/other back-office function professionals were patting each other on the back, congratulating ourselves on

Dodge The Groupthink Trap

Ever sat in a meeting and thought, “Hang on, are we all just nodding along here?” If so, you might have witnessed the sneaky culprit known as Groupthink. It’s not just your executive team at risk – it’s every team that massages information on its way up the ladder. Groupthink isn’t a new concept. Irving

Purpose + Talent + Connection= Team Power

As a strategy and risk consultant, I’ve seen what sets high-performing teams apart. A high-performing team makes better decisions, faster, towards a shared goal. Let’s explore three key elements that can boost your team’s productivity and decision making. Clarity of purpose Your team needs more than a catchy slogan. They need to see what success