The Slow Thinking And Fast Thinking Approaches

Many books now highlight the importance of both slow thinking and fast thinking. Carl Honoré popularised these ideas with his 2005 book In Praise of Slow. In the United States this was called Read more

The Win-Win Approach

There are many ways to try to solve differences. One approach is for people to aim to – as far as possible – get win-win solutions. These are more likely to achieve long Read more

The Solid Work, Satisfying Work And Stimulating Work Approaches

This piece describes how people may go through the stages of doing solid work, satisfying work and stimulating work. Read more

The Succeeding By Your Own Efforts Rather Than Relying On Other People Failing Approach

This is an approach that some people follow in sports but it can be applied in other fields. Such people aim to build on their strengths, follow strategies that work and do their Read more

The Professional Transitions Approach

There are many ways to help people to make transitions in their professional lives. One approach starts by getting a full picture of a person’s situation.

It then involves helping them to Read more

The Driven Approach

Great workers often focus on their drive, follow certain disciplines and deliver the goods. This article explores how you can do this in your own way. Read more

The Second Simplicity Approach

Wise people sometimes pass on a legacy that embodies the second simplicity. They get to the heart of the matter and explain things in a way that is simple yet profound. Oliver Wendell Read more

The Principles Driven Approach Rather Than The Personality Driven Approach

Great organisations often follow the principles driven approach rather than the personality driven approach. Read more

The Compelling Goal, Coordination And Concrete Results Approach

There are many ways to help people to work well together. One approach is to communicate a compelling goal, coordinate people’s efforts and achieve the desired concrete results.

Imagine that you want Read more

The Money, Meaning And Magic Approach

People want three things from work: money, meaning and magic. Money feeds the stomach. But meaning and magic feed the spirit and the soul.

A person needs enough money to get the basic materials Read more