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In this second article in the series on AI, organizational design and leadership capability, Ann Harten and Craig Pattison FCIPD continue to share thoughts on another impact to organizational design. AI is not simply changing…

This article has been co-authored by Ann Harten and Craig Pattison FCIPD bringing together US and UK perspectives on AI, governance, organizational design and leadership capability.  Owners, boards, and executive teams are being asked to…

Most senior teams know which conversations are being avoided. The underperformance that has gone on too long. The behaviour people have started working around. The senior appointment that is not landing. The role that remains…

There is a recurring debate about the size and cost of HR functions. The question being asked is usually about headcount. The more useful question is about structure. HR is a useful case study precisely…

Organisations are making rational short-term decisions that are quietly weakening long-term leadership capability. This article explains why I wrote this — and why senior leaders should pay attention now.

Senior leaders are making perfectly rational short-term decisions that are quietly creating long-term capability risk. This piece explains why I wrote this article — and why boards and executives should pay attention now.

Personal and Professional Reflections on 2025.

In the later stages of Root-to-Result®, leadership insight is tested in practice. This article explores how belief turns into behaviour, influence, and evidence, and why external impact is where leadership credibility is ultimately formed.

𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁-𝘁𝗼-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁® — is my proprietary six-stage methodology for senior leaders navigating transition, recalibration, or the next level of performance. In this article, I summarise the first three stages of the model. Each stage of 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁-𝘁𝗼-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁®…

Measuring the ROI of Executive Transition Successful transitions aren’t defined by how quickly a leader settles in, but by how effectively they deliver value in their first 12–18 months. Yet few organisations measure that return.…

Ten months ago, I began developing Root-to-Result®, a structured, outcome-led coaching model designed for senior leaders navigating complex transitions. This month, it became an officially registered trademark, and it’s ready for the leaders who need…